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SGP 2L

1973 Rover 3500

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,619 mi
Last recorded26,619 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGP 2L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 26,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,217 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 26,217 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension coil spring not correctly seated

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal appears to be creeping under prolonged load

Pass 25 Jun 2018 22,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,500 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,033 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,329 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,813 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,335 miles

slight leak gear box

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,789 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,239 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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SGP 2L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SGP 2L, 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

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What year was SGP 2L registered?

SGP 2L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is SGP 2L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGP 2L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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