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MPA 628K

1972 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,617 mi
Last recorded16,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPA 628K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 16,617 miles

parking and service brake efficiency only just met [3.7.A.7]

Fail 16 Jan 2014 16,617 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MPA 628K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MPA 628K, 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 MPA 628K?

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What year was MPA 628K registered?

MPA 628K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is MPA 628K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPA 628K shows 5 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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