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YNC 26L

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,608 mi
Last recorded63,608 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNC 26L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,267 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,077 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

rear tyres perishing.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body and chassis.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 62,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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YNC 26L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Red 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 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 YNC 26L, 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 YNC 26L registered?

YNC 26L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is YNC 26L safe to buy?

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