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JCY 809L

1973 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,911 mi
Last recorded85,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCY 809L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,702 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 85,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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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JCY 809L 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCY 809L, 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 JCY 809L?

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What year was JCY 809L registered?

JCY 809L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is JCY 809L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCY 809L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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