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MUW 316L

1973 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,764 mi
Last recorded69,764 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUW 316L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 69,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,237 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 58,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,354 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 56,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 55,777 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 55,777 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MUW 316L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MUW 316L, 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 MUW 316L?

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What year was MUW 316L registered?

MUW 316L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is MUW 316L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUW 316L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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