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SLO 409L

1973 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,359 mi
Last recorded90,359 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLO 409L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,359 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,123 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 87,246 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,977 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 86,367 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 85,859 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,433 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,990 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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SLO 409L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SLO 409L, 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 SLO 409L?

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What year was SLO 409L registered?

SLO 409L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is SLO 409L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLO 409L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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