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UJY 812M

1973 Rover 3500 S

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,943 mi
Last recorded36,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJY 812M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 36,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 35,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,503 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,273 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,501 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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UJY 812M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJY 812M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UJY 812M registered?

UJY 812M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UJY 812M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJY 812M shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UJY 812M have outstanding finance?

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