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BDG 493K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDG 493K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 62,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2013 62,085 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 61,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,916 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,818 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,812 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,619 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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BDG 493K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDG 493K, 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 BDG 493K registered?

BDG 493K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is BDG 493K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDG 493K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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