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RFM 193L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,632 mi
Last recorded55,632 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 193L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 55,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 50,478 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 May 2014 50,478 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 1,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 1,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 1,055 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 1,040 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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RFM 193L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RFM 193L, 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 RFM 193L registered?

RFM 193L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is RFM 193L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 193L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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