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RPR 576K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,003 mi
Last recorded34,003 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 576K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 34,003 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,374 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 32,623 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 32,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 31,310 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,819 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 30,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,248 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 27,248 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 26,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,591 miles

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

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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RPR 576K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RPR 576K, 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 RPR 576K registered?

RPR 576K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 24 March 1972.

Is RPR 576K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 576K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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