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RPF 954L

1973 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,934 mi
Last recorded89,934 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 954L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,934 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod rear end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,511 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 88,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,971 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 86,929 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 86,832 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,852 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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RPF 954L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RPF 954L, 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 RPF 954L?

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What year was RPF 954L registered?

RPF 954L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is RPF 954L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPF 954L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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