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PEP 486M

1973 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,533 mi
Last recorded36,533 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEP 486M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2022 36,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,933 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,499 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,349 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 35,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,806 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,141 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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PEP 486M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PEP 486M, 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 PEP 486M registered?

PEP 486M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is PEP 486M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEP 486M shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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