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ASM 739K

1972 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

7,253 mi
Last recorded7,253 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASM 739K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,253 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 7,253 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,894 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 5,877 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 5,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 3,121 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 3,087 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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ASM 739K 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 42.9%.

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

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 ASM 739K, 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 ASM 739K registered?

ASM 739K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is ASM 739K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASM 739K shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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