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YTW 373L

1973 Rover 3500

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,818 mi
Last recorded23,818 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTW 373L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,225 miles

near side rear under wing hold and rusted

off side rear under wings hold and rusted

Fail 23 Jun 2014 23,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,128 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 21,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 14,873 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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YTW 373L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Beige 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 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 YTW 373L, 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 YTW 373L registered?

YTW 373L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is YTW 373L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTW 373L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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