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RBY 791K

1973 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,340 mi
Last recorded50,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2009
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 791K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2009 50,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,795 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 49,668 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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RBY 791K is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBY 791K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBY 791K registered?

RBY 791K is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is RBY 791K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 791K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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