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NDT 866K

1972 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102 mi
Last recorded102 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDT 866K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 May 2025 102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 91 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 88 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 5 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 8,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 8,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 8,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 8,012 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 7,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 7,519 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2010 7,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,362 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 7,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,309 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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NDT 866K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NDT 866K, 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 NDT 866K registered?

NDT 866K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is NDT 866K safe to buy?

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