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JUL 950K

1972 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,180 mi
Last recorded50,180 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 950K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn thin on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,161 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)

all four tyres perished and going out of shape

de dion tube gaiter split

Fail 4 Jun 2010 49,143 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

all four tyres perished and going out of shape

de dion tube gaiter split

Pass 27 May 2009 48,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,601 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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JUL 950K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JUL 950K, 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.

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What year was JUL 950K registered?

JUL 950K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 January 1972.

Is JUL 950K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUL 950K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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