CarVerify

Free Car Check

EOG 442K

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,688 mi
Last recorded70,688 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 442K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 arms x2 covers (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms at hub (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 70,575 miles

BRAKE TEST WEIGHT 1460KG

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,378 miles

BRAKE TEST WEIGHT 1460KG

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,577 miles

BRAKE WEIGHT 1460KG

Fail 8 Oct 2012 69,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

BRAKE WEIGHT 1460KG

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Rover 3500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EOG 442K is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOG 442K, 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

How do I check the history of EOG 442K?

You can check the full history of EOG 442K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EOG 442K registered?

EOG 442K is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is EOG 442K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOG 442K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EOG 442K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EOG 442K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.