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NWX 777K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,628 mi
Last recorded75,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWX 777K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,628 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 75,284 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine and gear box and rear diff

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s brake low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,985 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 74,699 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 74,439 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2014 74,439 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 74,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 74,163 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking from rear o/s diff

Fail 29 May 2012 73,966 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking from rear o/s diff

Pass 19 May 2011 73,681 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 73,362 miles

slight oil contamination on offside rear disc.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 72,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 72,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,771 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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NWX 777K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NWX 777K, 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 NWX 777K registered?

NWX 777K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 16 February 1972.

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