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GVF 641L

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,919 mi
Last recorded10,919 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 641L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 10,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various rusty spots under car

Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 10,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 10,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various spots off conrrosion under car

Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,722 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various spots off corrosion under car

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front floor slightly correded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,443 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front floor slightly correded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,287 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

rear brake disc;s rusty on eages

Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake disc;s rusty on eages

Fail 16 Jun 2011 9,989 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake disc;s rusty on eages

Pass 5 May 2010 9,732 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 9,732 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 7,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 83,485 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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GVF 641L 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 80%.

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 GVF 641L, 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 GVF 641L registered?

GVF 641L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is GVF 641L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 641L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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