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CTV 400K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,944 mi
Last recorded8,944 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 400K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 8,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 8,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 8,308 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 8,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 8,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 8,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 7,886 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 7,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 7,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 7,089 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 6,851 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 6,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,845 miles

windscreen washers just meet minimum reqirements

Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 6,773 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 6,771 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 6,567 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 6,520 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,397 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 6,397 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 6,305 miles

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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CTV 400K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CTV 400K, 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 CTV 400K registered?

CTV 400K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is CTV 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 400K shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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