MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/s/r wheel binding very slightly
surface corrosion forming on front crossmember area + heavly undersealed
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
surface corrosion forming on front crossmember area + heavly undersealed
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
vehicle heavley undersealed on underside
surface corrosion forming on front crossmember + o/s/f tie rod rear mount
handbrake becoming poor
light surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
suspect water pump becoming noisy
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
vehicle has light surface corrosion †handbrake reading on offside slightly lazy †rear foot brake balance close to limit
How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?
Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LYR 488K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LYR 488K, 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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How do I check the history of LYR 488K?
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What year was LYR 488K registered?
LYR 488K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 19 July 1972.
Is LYR 488K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYR 488K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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