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CWK 280K

1972 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,670 mi
Last recorded31,670 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWK 280K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 31,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,631 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 31,631 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 31,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 26,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 25,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,737 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,374 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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CWK 280K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWK 280K, 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

How do I check the history of CWK 280K?

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What year was CWK 280K registered?

CWK 280K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 April 1972.

Is CWK 280K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWK 280K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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