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MUE 521L

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,640 mi
Last recorded79,640 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUE 521L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,640 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,113 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2015 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 76,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,800 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 2 Aug 2011 75,796 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,506 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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MUE 521L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Red 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 MUE 521L, 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 MUE 521L?

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What year was MUE 521L registered?

MUE 521L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is MUE 521L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUE 521L 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.

Does MUE 521L have outstanding finance?

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