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CHJ 805K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,334 mi
Last recorded2,334 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 805K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,334 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play nearside steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,263 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 1,259 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 99,325 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

large armounts of underseal on underside

nearside steering idler arm has slight play in a pin

o/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low 3mm3

offside steering idler arm has slight play in a pin

various corrosion repairs carried out to underside

Pass 16 May 2014 99,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 98,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 97,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,633 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,844 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s steering ilder

Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,292 miles

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,714 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 93,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end 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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CHJ 805K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CHJ 805K, 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 CHJ 805K registered?

CHJ 805K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 17 January 1972.

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