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UUW 942M

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,852 mi
Last recorded9,852 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUW 942M
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 9,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,345 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 8,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,706 miles

welded repairs to chassis

Oil leak

brakes binding after application

Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,355 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassis repairs

Fail 26 Apr 2008 8,331 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

rear chassis repairs

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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UUW 942M is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UUW 942M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUW 942M registered?

UUW 942M is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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The MOT history for UUW 942M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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