MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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