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DFN 500K

1972 Rover 3500 S

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,779 mi
Last recorded5,779 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFN 500K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,779 miles

n/s/f wing lose

rusty floor and under sill

Pass 25 Nov 2010 4,010 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2009 98,680 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 97,022 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,022 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DFN 500K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFN 500K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFN 500K registered?

DFN 500K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is DFN 500K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFN 500K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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