CarVerify

Free Car Check

400 RFX

1972 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,267 mi
Last recorded64,267 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration400 RFX
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,028 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,197 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,839 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
Full Rover 3500 S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

400 RFX is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 52,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 400 RFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 400 RFX?

You can check the full history of 400 RFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 400 RFX registered?

400 RFX is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is 400 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 RFX shows 13 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 400 RFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 400 RFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.