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KPD 523K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Green Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,705 mi
Last recorded94,705 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPD 523K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,705 miles

Rear leaf springs not checked as rubber covers have been fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 94,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear leaf springs not checked as rubber covers have been fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,337 miles

Oil leak

all suspention bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all suspention bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,334 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,955 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 91,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,876 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 90,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,018 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 85,670 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 85,594 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

power steering fluid leak

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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KPD 523K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Green with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 64,912 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 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KPD 523K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPD 523K registered?

KPD 523K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is KPD 523K safe to buy?

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