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NXC 682M

1973 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXC 682M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 81,891 miles

Offside Front corrosion under floor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 79,815 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2016 78,090 miles

Offside Rear brakes weaker

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,467 miles

nearside rear brake disc has no tab washers fitted

offside park brake effort weak

Pass 13 May 2014 75,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 73,561 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,998 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,540 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 63,754 miles

nearside sreering idler has slight free play

Fail 1 Jun 2005 63,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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NXC 682M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NXC 682M, 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 NXC 682M registered?

NXC 682M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is NXC 682M safe to buy?

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