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CAY 49K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,300 mi
Last recorded17,300 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAY 49K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 16,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 15,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 15,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak lower hose clip ()

Nearside Rear Inner arch + sill covers excessively corroded, not in prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner arch + sill covers excessively corroded , not in prescribed areas

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

vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 15,536 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak lower hose clip ()

Nearside Rear Inner arch + sill covers excessively corroded, not in prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner arch + sill covers excessively corroded , not in prescribed areas

vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 1,510 miles

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

Slight Mist Of Oil From Rear Differential

Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,078 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front steering idlers have slight play

offside front tyre deflated

Fail 13 Sep 2013 13,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front steering idlers have slight play

offside front tyre deflated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,367 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion and both rear flexi brake pipes in poor condition

corrosion to chassis and floor

exhaust in poor condition

front and rear disc worn

n/s front tyre in poor condition

slight rear brake bind

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,202 miles

corrosion to floor

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear diff seal moist

o/s rear inner u/j worn

Fail 20 Aug 2008 12,202 miles

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

corrosion to floor

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear diff seal moist

o/s rear inner u/j worn

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,208 miles

additional rear fog lamps fitted - no tell-tale in drivers view

Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,193 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 10,178 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CAY 49K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CAY 49K, 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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CAY 49K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 21 May 1972.

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