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WUD 731M

1973 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,196 mi
Last recorded44,196 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUD 731M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,196 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,669 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 43,669 miles

Fuel system component insecure pump (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,045 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 43,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,508 miles

nsf tyre cut on side wall

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,445 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear seat belts not fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,350 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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WUD 731M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WUD 731M, 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 WUD 731M registered?

WUD 731M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is WUD 731M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUD 731M shows 12 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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