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FRB 299L

1972 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,719 mi
Last recorded70,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 299L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,719 miles

Front brake pipes have been protected

Underside has been wax oiled / protected

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Underbody has some areas of general corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,587 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

General underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,491 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,203 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 69,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,697 miles

Oil leak

all under vehicle under sealed

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,500 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all under vehicle under sealed

o/s/r n/s/r and o/s/f ferules corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,182 miles

off side front flexy hose ferrulecorroded

Pass 7 Aug 2006 65,143 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 65,132 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FRB 299L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FRB 299L, 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

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What year was FRB 299L registered?

FRB 299L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FRB 299L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 299L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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