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NPK 991L

1972 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,585 mi
Last recorded70,585 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPK 991L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,585 miles

parking brake just met min req of 16

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,868 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,626 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 66,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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NPK 991L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NPK 991L, 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 NPK 991L?

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What year was NPK 991L registered?

NPK 991L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is NPK 991L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPK 991L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPK 991L have outstanding finance?

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