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LYF 610K

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,062 mi
Last recorded85,062 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 610K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 84,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 82,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,343 miles

dampness around offside rear brake caliper

parking brake travel could be improved

parking brake/foot brake reading could be improved

Pass 28 Jul 2007 82,213 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 82,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 81,739 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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LYF 610K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYF 610K, 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 LYF 610K?

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What year was LYF 610K registered?

LYF 610K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is LYF 610K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYF 610K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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