MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Hand brake has long travel
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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