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FAD 724L

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145 mi
Last recorded145 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAD 724L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 145 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 143 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 135 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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FAD 724L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FAD 724L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAD 724L?

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What year was FAD 724L registered?

FAD 724L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is FAD 724L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAD 724L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAD 724L have outstanding finance?

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