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DAD 427K

1972 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,158 mi
Last recorded1,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 427K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 1,158 miles

no rear fog lamp warning

Fail 20 Jun 2017 1,158 miles

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

no rear fog lamp warning

Pass 18 Jul 2016 1,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 769 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 362 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 315 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,291 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 644 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,567 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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DAD 427K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Red 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 DAD 427K, 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.

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What year was DAD 427K registered?

DAD 427K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is DAD 427K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 427K 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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