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UOA 368L

1973 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 368L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 92,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 90,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 88,874 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,834 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,911 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 78,162 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,460 miles

both front setbelt catches twisted on web

handbrake lever long travel

Fail 1 Jun 2015 76,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front seat belts slight fluffing also catches wrong way round on web

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s/r handbrake bit low on output

o/s/r tyre cracks in road face

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,972 miles

n/s/f tyre cracks inner wall

n/s/f tyre wear edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,950 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre cracks inner wall

n/s/f tyre wear edge

n/s/f wheel bearing noise?

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 75,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,519 miles

Nearside front inner wing is holed with corrosion but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,519 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 74,797 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 73,408 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre perished (advise only)

Pass 21 May 2008 72,082 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

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

PLAY AT N/S STEERING IDLER

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,415 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 71,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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UOA 368L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UOA 368L, 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 UOA 368L registered?

UOA 368L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is UOA 368L safe to buy?

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