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JPH 940K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,252 mi
Last recorded79,252 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPH 940K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 79,252 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,064 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 79,061 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,526 miles

Offside Rear sill to floor non structural slight corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,760 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,147 miles

n/s o/s front suspension gaiters perished

n/s o/s rear tyres perished

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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JPH 940K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JPH 940K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPH 940K registered?

JPH 940K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is JPH 940K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPH 940K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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