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MJJ 551L

1972 Rover 3500

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,604 mi
Last recorded3,604 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJJ 551L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 3,604 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 2,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 2,696 miles

General underbody corroding

Nearside front door sill corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2013 2,378 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under vehicle floorpan corroded not holed

Fail 29 Mar 2013 2,374 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

under vehicle floorpan corroded not holed

Pass 9 Oct 2008 1,783 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 1,783 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust repaired not replaced

Fail 4 Oct 2007 97,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2006 90,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 80,026 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 551L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJJ 551L, 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 MJJ 551L registered?

MJJ 551L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is MJJ 551L safe to buy?

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