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FRW 989L

1973 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 989L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 May 2018 86,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

welding repairs

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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FRW 989L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FRW 989L, 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 FRW 989L?

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What year was FRW 989L registered?

FRW 989L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is FRW 989L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRW 989L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRW 989L have outstanding finance?

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