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FTM 250L

1973 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,363 mi
Last recorded79,363 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 250L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,149 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,677 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 6 Aug 2013 78,242 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2012 77,776 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 75,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FTM 250L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FTM 250L, 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 FTM 250L registered?

FTM 250L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is FTM 250L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 250L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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