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FAP 145L

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,758 mi
Last recorded26,758 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAP 145L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 26,758 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,033 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 25,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 24,972 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,151 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 23,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 20,637 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 14,555 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 13,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 10,202 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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FAP 145L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAP 145L, 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 FAP 145L?

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What year was FAP 145L registered?

FAP 145L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FAP 145L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAP 145L shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAP 145L have outstanding finance?

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