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OPH 186L

1973 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 186L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,001 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,424 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,813 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 88,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 87,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,340 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 86,613 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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OPH 186L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OPH 186L, 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 OPH 186L?

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What year was OPH 186L registered?

OPH 186L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is OPH 186L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPH 186L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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