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BCD 860L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,008 mi
Last recorded29,008 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 860L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 25,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,806 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 20,807 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 19,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,882 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 15,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,814 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 11,942 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,768 miles

offside front upper suspension arm ball joint rubber protective boot split

Fail 3 Oct 2011 9,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front upper suspension arm ball joint rubber protective boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 3,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake caliper showing a missting of oil ?

offside front upper suspension ball joint rubber protective boot split

oil leak from gearbox onto exhaust system

rear axel beam mounting rubber bushess showing metal rubber separation.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 841 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 840 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 157 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2008 157 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 88,919 miles

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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BCD 860L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BCD 860L, 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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What year was BCD 860L registered?

BCD 860L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is BCD 860L safe to buy?

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