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KPA 741K

1972 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,363 mi
Last recorded66,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPA 741K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,363 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking and pipe has been fitted wrong (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust fouling on body

fan belt loose

Fail 21 Jun 2016 65,780 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust fouling on body

fan belt loose

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,207 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,176 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s o/s rear brake pads low

Pass 27 May 2014 65,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,056 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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KPA 741K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KPA 741K, 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 KPA 741K registered?

KPA 741K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 February 1972.

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