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SPJ 590M

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,286 mi
Last recorded85,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 590M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,286 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,368 miles

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

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

all shock absorber lower bushes worn

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 4 May 2007 80,878 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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SPJ 590M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPJ 590M, 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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What year was SPJ 590M registered?

SPJ 590M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is SPJ 590M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPJ 590M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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