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SBX 602K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,287 mi
Last recorded56,287 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBX 602K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 56,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,668 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 54,668 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust support rubbers missing

Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat slightly insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Fail 16 Jan 2016 52,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat slightly insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,933 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2011 51,260 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front seat belts frayed

nearside front outer sill corroded

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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SBX 602K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBX 602K, 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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SBX 602K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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