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GFX 109L

1973 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,658 mi
Last recorded46,658 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 109L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,658 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,624 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,783 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 44,777 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,624 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,874 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,796 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,796 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 42,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,577 miles

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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GFX 109L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GFX 109L, 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 GFX 109L?

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What year was GFX 109L registered?

GFX 109L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is GFX 109L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFX 109L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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