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ERL 380K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,667 mi
Last recorded73,667 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 380K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,183 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,240 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,234 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bad oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,079 miles

Oil leak

vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,065 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,569 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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ERL 380K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ERL 380K, 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

How do I check the history of ERL 380K?

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What year was ERL 380K registered?

ERL 380K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is ERL 380K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 380K shows 15 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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