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XND 7L

1973 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,986 mi
Last recorded82,986 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXND 7L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,986 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,957 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 80,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,377 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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XND 7L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XND 7L, 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

How do I check the history of XND 7L?

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What year was XND 7L registered?

XND 7L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is XND 7L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XND 7L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XND 7L have outstanding finance?

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