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MBL 164L

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,035 mi
Last recorded16,035 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 164L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,035 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 16,035 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,945 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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MBL 164L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBL 164L, 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

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What year was MBL 164L registered?

MBL 164L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 February 1973.

Is MBL 164L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBL 164L 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.

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