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YXD 508M

1973 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,683 mi
Last recorded79,683 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXD 508M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,683 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,544 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,516 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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YXD 508M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YXD 508M, 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 YXD 508M registered?

YXD 508M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 November 1973.

Is YXD 508M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXD 508M shows 7 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 YXD 508M have outstanding finance?

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