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SAL 410L

1973 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,126 mi
Last recorded80,126 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 410L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,126 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 80,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 79,813 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 79,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,435 miles

Underbody covered in thick under seal appears ok

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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SAL 410L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SAL 410L, 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 SAL 410L?

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What year was SAL 410L registered?

SAL 410L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is SAL 410L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 410L shows 6 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.

Does SAL 410L have outstanding finance?

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