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DPM 517K

1972 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,477 mi
Last recorded25,477 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPM 517K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 25,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,174 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 25,174 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,082 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 25,082 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,389 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,001 miles

rear chassis/inner wheel arch areas show corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2012 23,996 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear chassis/inner wheel arch areas show corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,991 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,871 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,777 miles

o/side handbrake low performance

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,615 miles

underside of vehicle shows extensive welded repairs

Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,404 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 23,392 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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DPM 517K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPM 517K, 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

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What year was DPM 517K registered?

DPM 517K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is DPM 517K safe to buy?

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