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EKL 234K

1972 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,604 mi
Last recorded84,604 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKL 234K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,689 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,174 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 77,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 83,370 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 99,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,614 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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EKL 234K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EKL 234K, 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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What year was EKL 234K registered?

EKL 234K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 June 1972.

Is EKL 234K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKL 234K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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