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DTO 126L

1972 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,105 mi
Last recorded86,105 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 126L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,099 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 86,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,073 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,932 miles

Nearside Rear possible noise wheel bearing

some corrosion on both outer sill tops

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,884 miles

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,738 miles

front tyres worn on edge

fluid round o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,416 miles

Both front brake starting to crack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,322 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,215 miles

front tyres just in limit on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,127 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 84,676 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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DTO 126L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DTO 126L, 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 DTO 126L?

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What year was DTO 126L registered?

DTO 126L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is DTO 126L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTO 126L shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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