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JJF 616L

1972 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,125 mi
Last recorded62,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJF 616L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 62,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 61,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 60,772 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 59,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,778 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,775 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 58,775 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,774 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,679 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,783 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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JJF 616L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JJF 616L, 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

How do I check the history of JJF 616L?

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What year was JJF 616L registered?

JJF 616L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is JJF 616L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJF 616L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JJF 616L have outstanding finance?

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