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ABO 780K

1972 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,646 mi
Last recorded4,646 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABO 780K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2011 4,646 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 24 Aug 2010 4,322 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR AREA RUSTY AND HOLED NON PROSCRIBED AREA.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 2,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 1,625 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 99,380 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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ABO 780K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ABO 780K, 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 ABO 780K registered?

ABO 780K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is ABO 780K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABO 780K 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.

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