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STK 669L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,692 mi
Last recorded72,692 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 669L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted unable to make full inspection of inner floor

Fail 17 Dec 2016 72,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 72,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,621 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 70,612 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,694 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 63,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 63,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,005 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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STK 669L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 STK 669L, 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 STK 669L registered?

STK 669L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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