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1881 MX

1972 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,855 mi
Last recorded60,855 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1881 MX
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,720 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,405 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,405 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,891 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

center exhaust box slight deteriorated

surface corrosion both lower sill and door

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,027 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,308 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 53,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,285 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low

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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1881 MX is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 54,304 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 1881 MX, 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 54 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 1881 MX registered?

1881 MX is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 June 1972.

Is 1881 MX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1881 MX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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