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OPP 650L

1973 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,940 mi
Last recorded2,940 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPP 650L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 2,940 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 1,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,250 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,916 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,916 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 87,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 87,637 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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OPP 650L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPP 650L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPP 650L registered?

OPP 650L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is OPP 650L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPP 650L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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