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MXF 124K

1972 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,891 mi
Last recorded66,891 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXF 124K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,891 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside front tyre cracked and split

Rear axle gaitor split

Steering has minor freeplay

Fail 26 Sep 2017 66,889 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting split (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perish no cords showing

Rear Axle tube gaiter split

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,733 miles

nearside front tyre perished

rear suspension gaiter split

Fail 22 Sep 2016 66,733 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre perished

rear suspension gaiter split

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wearing on edges and perishing

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking but not contaminated the disc

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Fail 25 Sep 2015 66,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wearing on edges and perishing

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking but not contaminated the disc

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,249 miles

Both rear wings corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 31 May 2012 65,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,184 miles

black and silver number plate front and yellow and black number plate rear

offside and nearside rear floors and both rear inner wheel arches been welded and underseal

offside and nearside rear tyres side wall perished no cords showing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 63,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

black and sliver number front and yellow and black number plate rear

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

offside and nearside rear floors and both rear inner wheel arches been welded and underseal

offside and nearside rear tyres side walls perished no cords showing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 62,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 62,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,352 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear caliper damp around hand brake linkage

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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MXF 124K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MXF 124K, 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 MXF 124K registered?

MXF 124K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is MXF 124K safe to buy?

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