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MPG 395L

1972 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,571 mi
Last recorded7,571 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 395L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 7,571 miles

brake fluid level appears close to minimum

corrosion appearing at nearside front inner wing

o/side front tyre slightly perished on outer wall

rear axle tie rod bushes have play/wear both sides

vehicle been patch welded at both sides floors

Pass 24 Dec 2014 6,258 miles

corrosion appearing on front chassis rails.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 6,195 miles

bolt missing on brake master cylinder mounting

sign of corrosion on nearside front inner wing

Fail 22 Nov 2013 6,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

bolt missing on brake master mounting

sign of corrosion on nearside front inner wing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 5,993 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 5,927 miles

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

rear no plate light only partley working.

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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MPG 395L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPG 395L, 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 MPG 395L?

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What year was MPG 395L registered?

MPG 395L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is MPG 395L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPG 395L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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