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BJG 515K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,580 mi
Last recorded88,580 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJG 515K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,580 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,580 miles

Front compression strut gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,580 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,580 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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BJG 515K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJG 515K, 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 BJG 515K registered?

BJG 515K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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