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PBH 530L

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,440 mi
Last recorded26,440 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBH 530L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 26,440 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody, chassis and sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,440 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,440 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 26,440 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front o/s tyre starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches,door steps starting to corrode

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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PBH 530L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBH 530L, 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 PBH 530L registered?

PBH 530L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is PBH 530L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBH 530L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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