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KYD 977K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,585 mi
Last recorded97,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 977K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,585 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 97,585 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 97,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,856 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 96,031 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,859 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 51,859 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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KYD 977K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 52,195 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 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYD 977K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KYD 977K registered?

KYD 977K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 15 June 1972.

Is KYD 977K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYD 977K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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