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XVO 884M

1973 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,591 mi
Last recorded35,591 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVO 884M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,525cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 14,999 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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XVO 884M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVO 884M, 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

How do I check the history of XVO 884M?

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What year was XVO 884M registered?

XVO 884M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 September 1973.

Is XVO 884M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVO 884M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVO 884M have outstanding finance?

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