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1972 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,047 mi
Last recorded62,047 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAA 1K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,047 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor has slight corrosion

both front sills corroded

both rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all ball joint dust covers perished

boot floor pan has slight corrosion

both rear tyres perished

floors have slight corrosion

ns seat belt in poor operation

nsr inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

osr inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2015 61,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all ball joint dust covers perished

boot floor pan has slight corrosion

both rear tyres perished

floors have slight corrosion

ns seat belt in poor operation

nsr inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

osr inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,959 miles

all.ball.joint.covers.poor.condition.n/s.seat.belt.poor.in.operation.oil.leak.on.engine.rear.tyres.perished..floor.rusty.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all ball joint covers poor condition

n/s seat belt poor operation

Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,915 miles

all ball joint boots in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,892 miles

coolant leak (radiator)

engine oil leak

front ball joint rubbers split

front brake discs corroded

headlamp aim poor.

washers poor.

Fail 30 Apr 2011 61,892 miles

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

coolant leak (radiator)

engine oil leak

front ball joint rubbers split

front brake discs corroded

headlamp aim poor.

washers poor.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,858 miles

radiatir leaking--major oil leaks--inner sills rusty--floor rusty--exhaust rusty/repaired

Fail 19 Apr 2010 61,853 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

radiatir leaking--major oil leaks--inner sills rusty--floor rusty--exhaust rusty/repaired

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,831 miles

nearside front seatbelt fluffing

offside rear suspension spring mounting staring to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,826 miles

both sides front seatbelt webbing deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2005 61,817 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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GAA 1K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 52,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAA 1K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GAA 1K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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