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JBB 536K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,662 mi
Last recorded3,662 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBB 536K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 3,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 3,422 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 2,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 2,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 1,867 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 1,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 535 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 302 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 85,168 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 85,168 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JBB 536K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JBB 536K, 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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What year was JBB 536K registered?

JBB 536K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 3 July 1972.

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The MOT history for JBB 536K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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