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OBJ 88M

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,423 mi
Last recorded25,423 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBJ 88M
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,038 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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OBJ 88M is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBJ 88M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBJ 88M registered?

OBJ 88M is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OBJ 88M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBJ 88M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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