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JYK 132K

1972 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYK 132K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,623 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,623 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes seized (3.7.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement all wheels seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,623 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 88,623 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 May 2015 88,605 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 88,605 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 88,579 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f sill rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,468 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,413 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 88,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,957 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 87,567 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 85,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,729 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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JYK 132K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYK 132K, 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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JYK 132K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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