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EHO 279K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,808 mi
Last recorded44,808 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHO 279K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box section (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 4,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,800 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,761 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,301 miles

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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EHO 279K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EHO 279K, 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.

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What year was EHO 279K registered?

EHO 279K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is EHO 279K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHO 279K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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