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UGY 728M

1973 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,516 mi
Last recorded77,516 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGY 728M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 76,241 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,241 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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UGY 728M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UGY 728M, 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 UGY 728M registered?

UGY 728M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 November 1973.

Is UGY 728M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGY 728M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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