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NRY 47M

1973 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRY 47M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 70,214 miles

Coolant leak

Front shock absorbers corroded and bushes cracked.

Inner wheel arches corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2008 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front shock absorbers corroded and bushes cracked.

Inner wheel arches corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2007 69,832 miles

Inner wheel arch areas showing corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2006 68,737 miles

advise on cracks in side walls on n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Fail 19 May 2006 68,732 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise on cracks in side walls on n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

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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NRY 47M 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 60%.

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 NRY 47M, 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 NRY 47M registered?

NRY 47M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 23 August 1973.

Is NRY 47M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRY 47M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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