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NBJ 271K

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBJ 271K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 73,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 72,068 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,820 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,651 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,456 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 71,229 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,960 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,987 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,924 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,451 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 69,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,099 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,789 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,888 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,429 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 67,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,018 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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NBJ 271K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NBJ 271K, 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 NBJ 271K?

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What year was NBJ 271K registered?

NBJ 271K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is NBJ 271K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBJ 271K shows 25 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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