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PTJ 877L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,213 mi
Last recorded65,213 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTJ 877L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 May 2025 65,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 64,131 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle dust cover deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,036 miles

de dion axle tube rubber boot starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 63,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion starting on the offside front floor

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,504 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 56,481 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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PTJ 877L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PTJ 877L, 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 PTJ 877L registered?

PTJ 877L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is PTJ 877L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTJ 877L shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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