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ECV 789K

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 8cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,665 mi
Last recorded96,665 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 789K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 96,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,288 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 94,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,902 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 92,898 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 91,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 88,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ECV 789K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 8cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ECV 789K, 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 ECV 789K registered?

ECV 789K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is ECV 789K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECV 789K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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