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FCV 40L

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,241 mi
Last recorded73,241 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCV 40L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,230 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,230 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,147 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,129 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

gaitor on rear beam split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,256 miles

rear suspention gaitor split ?

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,123 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 69,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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FCV 40L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FCV 40L, 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 FCV 40L?

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What year was FCV 40L registered?

FCV 40L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is FCV 40L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCV 40L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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