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RBG 647K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,558 mi
Last recorded60,558 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBG 647K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,550 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,470 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,397 miles

o/s seat belt webbing edges lightly fraying

wiper blades worn

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s seat belt webbing edges lightly fraying

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,392 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,257 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,988 miles

Advise replace both windscreen wipers.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,799 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 59,796 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise fluid at steeering box.

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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RBG 647K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RBG 647K, 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 RBG 647K registered?

RBG 647K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is RBG 647K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBG 647K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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