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EAJ 898L

1973 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

706 mi
Last recorded706 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAJ 898L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight drag on nearside rear brake

under body rusting

Fail 7 Nov 2014 696 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 435 miles

play in nearside front steering idler

slight play rear tie bar bushes

tearing on both rear lower suspension bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2013 426 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in nearside front steering idler

slight play rear tie bar bushes

tearing on both rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,795 miles

play in nearside front steering idler

slight drag on nearside rear brake

tearing on both rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,193 miles

rust on front inner wings

rust on rear brake pipes

ruston front and rear floors

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,565 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,776 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 97,615 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 97,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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EAJ 898L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAJ 898L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAJ 898L registered?

EAJ 898L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is EAJ 898L safe to buy?

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