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PGU 614L

1973 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,260 mi
Last recorded92,260 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 614L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just passed:16%

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,520 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 90,520 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,768 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,733 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,720 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,684 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 89,374 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/rear upper balljoint rubber gaiter split

oil misting around n/s/rear brake back plate

Pass 19 Nov 2007 89,002 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/front upper balljoint gaiter rubber split

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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PGU 614L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PGU 614L, 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 PGU 614L?

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What year was PGU 614L registered?

PGU 614L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is PGU 614L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGU 614L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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