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RLC 969L

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLC 969L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,393 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 93,600 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,644 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,285 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 89,560 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 89,544 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2005 89,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

extensive welded repairs evident to under side of vehicle

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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RLC 969L 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLC 969L, 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 RLC 969L?

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What year was RLC 969L registered?

RLC 969L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 15 May 1973.

Is RLC 969L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLC 969L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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