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BUR 993K

1972 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 993K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,432 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 77,432 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,916 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,906 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2010 71,810 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 71,800 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,601 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 69,938 miles

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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BUR 993K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BUR 993K, 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 BUR 993K registered?

BUR 993K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 17 January 1972.

Is BUR 993K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 993K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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