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MJJ 453L

1972 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJJ 453L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 99,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 98,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 May 2012 98,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 97,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 97,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 95,166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,786 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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MJJ 453L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJJ 453L, 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

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What year was MJJ 453L registered?

MJJ 453L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is MJJ 453L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJJ 453L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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