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PTD 500M

1973 Rover 3500

Bronze Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,914 mi
Last recorded88,914 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTD 500M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,914 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,897 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 88,774 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,383 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,389 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excess under seal

several oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside coated in paint/grease

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,975 miles

N/S/Rear bump stop incecure

underside coated in grease/paint

Pass 22 Sep 2008 84,337 miles

underside coated in grease / paint

Pass 24 Sep 2007 83,869 miles

underside coated in paint/grease & underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,122 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 82,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 82,528 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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PTD 500M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Bronze with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PTD 500M, 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 PTD 500M?

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What year was PTD 500M registered?

PTD 500M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is PTD 500M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTD 500M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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