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NCC 666L

1973 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,680 mi
Last recorded4,680 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCC 666L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 4,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 4,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 4,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 4,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 4,365 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 4,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 3,972 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 3,891 miles

n/s/r constant velocity gaitor split

Pass 28 May 2012 3,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 3,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 3,420 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 3,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 2,712 miles

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 30 Apr 2008 2,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 18 Apr 2007 1,810 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 675 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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NCC 666L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NCC 666L, 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 NCC 666L registered?

NCC 666L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is NCC 666L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCC 666L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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