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WWE 971M

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 971M
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,704 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,344 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,880 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,434 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,778 miles

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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WWE 971M is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WWE 971M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WWE 971M?

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What year was WWE 971M registered?

WWE 971M is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is WWE 971M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWE 971M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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