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ONN 398L

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONN 398L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 81,354 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,534 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,034 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 78,034 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2013 77,326 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 77,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 75,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,627 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 69,404 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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ONN 398L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ONN 398L, 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 ONN 398L registered?

ONN 398L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ONN 398L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONN 398L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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