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DKH 156K

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

4,062 mi
Last recorded4,062 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKH 156K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 4,062 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 4,011 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 3,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 3,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside suspension knocking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 3,532 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 3,527 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 3,524 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

Fail 11 Oct 2012 3,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 3,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 3,509 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 3,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 3,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner arch corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 3,449 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 3,365 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2008 3,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 2,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 2,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 2,241 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 2,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DKH 156K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DKH 156K, 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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DKH 156K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 July 1972.

Is DKH 156K safe to buy?

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