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PKS 340L

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,945 mi
Last recorded86,945 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKS 340L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,945 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,279 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2016 84,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam dims on main beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 83,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,069 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,763 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 82,148 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,486 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 81,484 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

due to the amount of play at intermediate arm unable to fully check all joints on nearside front steering

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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PKS 340L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PKS 340L, 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 PKS 340L?

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What year was PKS 340L registered?

PKS 340L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is PKS 340L safe to buy?

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