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NGN 275L

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,569 mi
Last recorded16,569 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGN 275L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,569 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 16,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 15,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,264 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 14,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 12,157 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 12,144 miles

all rear suspension bushes perishing

body sill covers fitted

drivers seat belt starting to fray

slight corrosion on front wings

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

various welding repairs on floor pans

Pass 1 Dec 2011 12,044 miles

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish

body sill cover fitted

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

various repairs on floor pans

Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,022 miles

slight corrosion on front body wings

slight lift in front lower ball joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside steering idler

Fail 5 Oct 2010 12,020 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front wings

slight corrosion offside front floor pan

slight movement in front lower ball joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,047 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on front wings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2008 9,017 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on front wings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 9,007 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion near side and off side lower front wings

Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,734 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,642 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NGN 275L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NGN 275L, 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.

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What year was NGN 275L registered?

NGN 275L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NGN 275L safe to buy?

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