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BOP 499K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,027 mi
Last recorded58,027 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOP 499K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 58,027 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 50,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,692 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play back arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,792 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 43,792 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,782 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,385 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,385 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,633 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,093 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BOP 499K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BOP 499K, 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 BOP 499K registered?

BOP 499K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 13 January 1972.

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