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FWO 49L

1972 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,874 mi
Last recorded39,874 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWO 49L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,874 miles

under side of vehicle has signs of corossion

Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,815 miles

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s front hub slight play

o/s front upper ball joint dust cover heavily cracking

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 39,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s front hub slight play

o/s and n/s front upper ball joint dust cover heavily cracking

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,725 miles

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f hub assemblies

Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,516 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,301 miles

small amount of play in o/s steering box

Fail 13 Jun 2009 39,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

small amount of play in o/s steering box

Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 38,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 38,731 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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FWO 49L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FWO 49L, 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 FWO 49L registered?

FWO 49L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is FWO 49L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWO 49L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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