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MFP 648L

1973 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,410 mi
Last recorded69,410 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFP 648L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 69,410 miles

All 4 Tyres Cracking On Inner Side Walls

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Brake Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (3.5.1i)

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has minor leaks to front middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 69,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has minor leaks to front middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,560 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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MFP 648L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFP 648L, 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 MFP 648L registered?

MFP 648L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is MFP 648L safe to buy?

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