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JYB 527K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,782 mi
Last recorded55,782 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 527K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hazard lights not working

Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hazard lights not working

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear side wall perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perised

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,744 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,680 miles

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

Oil leaks noted.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,635 miles

All shock absorber bushs deterioated.

D-on gaiter deterioated.

Front shock absorbers shafts corroded.

General corrosion noted to underside of the vehicle including sills.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake hose furrels corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,635 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All shock absorber bushs deterioated.

D-on gaiter deterioated.

Front shock absorbers shafts corroded.

General corrosion noted to underside of the vehicle including sills.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake hose furrels corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,461 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general oil leaks noted

Pass 24 May 2010 55,367 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 55,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front shockabsorber corroded

slight splitting to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,846 miles

general corrosion noted.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,662 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 54,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 54,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2005 54,499 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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JYB 527K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYB 527K, 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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JYB 527K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 18 April 1972.

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