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PNU 425M

1973 Rover 3500

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,840 mi
Last recorded49,840 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 425M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 49,840 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp (if fitted)not working

Electrical wire from underside to battery poorly routed and may cause a short

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front upper suspenstion ball joint gaiter loose

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Vehicle structure underside heaverly undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2014 46,617 miles

Both rear bump (suspenstion )stops missing

Exhaust manifolds have studs/nuts missing

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre has a small lump on inside wall beginning to develope

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle underside heaverly coated with underbody protection

Fail 29 May 2014 46,611 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear bump (suspenstion )stops missing

Exhaust manifolds have studs/nuts missing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre has a small lump on inside wall beginning to develope

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle underside heaverly coated with underbody protection

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,807 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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PNU 425M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Beige 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 PNU 425M, 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.

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What year was PNU 425M registered?

PNU 425M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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