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KDM 974K

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,599 mi
Last recorded87,599 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDM 974K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,431 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,241 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,567 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,987 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,770 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 82,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,834 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,192 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,634 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

patching to structur

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 79,200 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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KDM 974K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KDM 974K, 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 KDM 974K?

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What year was KDM 974K registered?

KDM 974K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is KDM 974K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDM 974K shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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