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KDP 198L

1973 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,911 mi
Last recorded30,911 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDP 198L
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 30,911 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,906 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,809 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 25,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 3 Litre?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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KDP 198L is a 1973 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Rover 3 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KDP 198L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KDP 198L?

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What year was KDP 198L registered?

KDP 198L is a 1973 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 25 April 1973.

Is KDP 198L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDP 198L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KDP 198L have outstanding finance?

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