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APX 200L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,761 mi
Last recorded95,761 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPX 200L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 95,445 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 95,430 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,373 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,545 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 93,545 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,388 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 93,382 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,888 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 92,459 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 91,796 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 51,355 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 91,346 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,061 miles

o/s front floor corroded

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2009 91,060 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lift in o/s/f swivel joint. Wear in o/s/f track rod end. o/s floor corroded.

Pass 12 May 2008 90,709 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 90,709 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

lots of welding on under side of car

Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,256 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,100 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 90,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f front track rod end worn. †o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

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
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APX 200L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 APX 200L, 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.

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APX 200L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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