MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear suspension arm dust cover boot perished
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
REAR AXLE DE DION TUBE RUBBER BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower gearbox mount , bush deteriorating
Nearside headlight dims when main beam selected
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
parking brake just met required limit
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear foot & park brake efforts weak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear foot & park brake efforts weak
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brakes , increase rate uneven
power steering pump, leaking fluid slightly..
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brakes , increase rate uneven
power steering pump, leaking fluid slightly..
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Front suspension and underbody grease/wax protected
Surface corrosion to sill covers
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front suspension/underbody grease protected
Surface corrosion to sill covers
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front suspension heavly greesed
sill covers fitted plus corroded
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
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MDP 456K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MDP 456K, 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 MDP 456K registered?
MDP 456K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 February 1972.
Is MDP 456K safe to buy?
The MOT history for MDP 456K shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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