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ONK 838L

1973 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,627 mi
Last recorded81,627 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONK 838L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,183 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,681 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,932 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 78,609 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 78,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,062 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 77,796 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 77,796 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 70,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 69,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,284 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 68,280 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 66,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 64,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 62,809 miles

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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ONK 838L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ONK 838L, 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 ONK 838L?

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What year was ONK 838L registered?

ONK 838L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 April 1973.

Is ONK 838L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONK 838L shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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