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EXC 137L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,959 mi
Last recorded67,959 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXC 137L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,371 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,363 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 64,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,419 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,363 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,335 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,299 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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EXC 137L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EXC 137L, 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 EXC 137L registered?

EXC 137L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 12 September 1972.

Is EXC 137L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXC 137L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EXC 137L have outstanding finance?

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