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MLT 886L

1972 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,408 mi
Last recorded22,408 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLT 886L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 May 2011 22,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,343 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 22,205 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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MLT 886L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLT 886L, 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 MLT 886L?

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What year was MLT 886L registered?

MLT 886L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is MLT 886L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLT 886L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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