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AMS 985K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,517 mi
Last recorded10,517 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMS 985K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 10,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 10,421 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 10,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 10,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 9,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 9,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 8,630 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,546 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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AMS 985K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AMS 985K, 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 AMS 985K registered?

AMS 985K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is AMS 985K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMS 985K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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