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PHV 707L

1973 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,800 mi
Last recorded1,800 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 707L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 1,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 1,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 1,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 1,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 1,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,228 miles

Advise slight play found in idle box

Fail 19 Apr 2013 1,228 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise slight play found in idle box

Pass 6 Mar 2012 988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 403 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 224 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey when rotated,

Pass 25 Feb 2009 109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 97,596 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 97,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MISFIRING

Pass 15 Apr 2006 93,956 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 93,837 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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PHV 707L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PHV 707L, 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 PHV 707L registered?

PHV 707L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is PHV 707L safe to buy?

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