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999 RKO

1972 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,385 mi
Last recorded67,385 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 RKO
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,385 miles

Offside headlight contaminated.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside headlight contaminated.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,236 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 62,526 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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999 RKO is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 54,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 999 RKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 999 RKO?

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What year was 999 RKO registered?

999 RKO is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is 999 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 RKO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 999 RKO have outstanding finance?

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