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BPB 46K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,301 mi
Last recorded40,301 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPB 46K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 40,301 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 39,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,468 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 39,461 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 39,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 39,364 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 39,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,208 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 39,208 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 39,189 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 39,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BPB 46K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BPB 46K, 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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BPB 46K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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