CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJF 594L

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,412 mi
Last recorded55,412 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJF 594L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,412 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,537 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel POSSIBLE STEERING HEAD BEARING (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,013 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,283 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,792 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,394 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,804 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 50,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 48,925 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 48,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 47,540 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 47,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2006 45,695 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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
Full Rover 3500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJF 594L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FJF 594L, 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 FJF 594L?

You can check the full history of FJF 594L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJF 594L registered?

FJF 594L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is FJF 594L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJF 594L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJF 594L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJF 594L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.