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OLO 250L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

91,269 mi
Last recorded91,269 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLO 250L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 May 2006 91,269 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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OLO 250L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 52,195 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 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLO 250L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLO 250L registered?

OLO 250L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is OLO 250L safe to buy?

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