MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,719 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front brake pipes have been protected
Underside has been wax oiled / protected
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
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
Both rear bump stops are missing
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all under vehicle under sealed
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
off side front flexy hose ferrulecorroded
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of FRB 299L?
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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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