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OLH 247L

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,697 mi
Last recorded1,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLH 247L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 1,697 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 1,697 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosioin to rear wheel arches

general corrosion underneath

number plate lights have a blue tinge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 721 miles

Nearside front upper inner wing has slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel hose perished

Fail 31 Jul 2010 10,627 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

cover sills fitted

corrosion to underside

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside/offside front inner wings

most rubber suspension bushes in poor condition

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,632 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise corrosion both rear door steps

Fail 13 Jul 2009 28,609 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise corrosion both rear door steps

Fail 29 Apr 2009 28,549 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise corrosion both rear door steps

Pass 1 May 2008 28,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,269 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 25,227 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,451 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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OLH 247L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OLH 247L, 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 OLH 247L registered?

OLH 247L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 October 1972.

Is OLH 247L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLH 247L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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