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KSN 308L

1973 Rover 3500

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,045 mi
Last recorded93,045 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSN 308L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2008 93,045 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel lines insecure

car has filler and underseal on various areas

Pass 24 Mar 2007 92,476 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 92,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KSN 308L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 KSN 308L, 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.

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What year was KSN 308L registered?

KSN 308L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is KSN 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSN 308L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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