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MML 176L

1973 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,441 mi
Last recorded30,441 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMML 176L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 30,441 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 30,435 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 30,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,151 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,120 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 30,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MML 176L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MML 176L, 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 MML 176L?

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What year was MML 176L registered?

MML 176L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is MML 176L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MML 176L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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