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MLE 577L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,883 mi
Last recorded23,883 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLE 577L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 23,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,905 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 Jul 2015 21,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,103 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 12,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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MLE 577L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLE 577L, 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 MLE 577L registered?

MLE 577L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MLE 577L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLE 577L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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