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LXC 113L

1973 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,187 mi
Last recorded28,187 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXC 113L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,187 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 28,185 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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LXC 113L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LXC 113L, 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 LXC 113L?

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What year was LXC 113L registered?

LXC 113L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is LXC 113L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXC 113L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LXC 113L have outstanding finance?

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