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OPJ 423L

1973 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,062 mi
Last recorded31,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 423L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 31,062 miles

under side of car covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2024 30,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,566 miles

under side of car undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,477 miles

under side of car fully undersealed

Fail 9 Jul 2020 28,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under side of car fully undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,854 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 25,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,759 miles

under side car covered in underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,823 miles

underside of car covered in thick underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2014 123,021 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

clutch slave cyl leaking

Fail 18 May 2013 122,378 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 May 2013 122,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 121,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 120,569 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 119,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,557 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,140 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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OPJ 423L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OPJ 423L, 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 OPJ 423L registered?

OPJ 423L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is OPJ 423L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPJ 423L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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