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YRF 350M

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,904 mi
Last recorded46,904 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRF 350M
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 46,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 45,759 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,271 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 41,366 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 38,663 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

gearbox rubber mount deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2016 38,640 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired rivets used at lower ancorage (5.2.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

gearbox rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,470 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,470 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,962 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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YRF 350M is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YRF 350M, 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

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What year was YRF 350M registered?

YRF 350M is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is YRF 350M safe to buy?

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