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ERU 566L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERU 566L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,805 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,231 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,971 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 51,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,738 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 51,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,396 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 51,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,166 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 51,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,916 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 50,912 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,731 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 50,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

excessive water leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,554 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 50,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 50,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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ERU 566L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERU 566L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ERU 566L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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