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EOF 229L

1972 Rover 3500 S

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,260 mi
Last recorded23,260 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOF 229L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 23,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 22,195 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 22,180 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,635 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 20,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,437 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,839 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 11,831 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,662 miles

all plates welded under vehicle profusely covered wiht bitumen underseal full examination not possible

Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,167 miles

marginal insecurity front lower panel

some damage front index plate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight damage front chassi rails

Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

advise all welding undersealed

advise front panel corroded

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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EOF 229L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOF 229L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOF 229L registered?

EOF 229L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EOF 229L safe to buy?

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