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PUU 418L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,283 mi
Last recorded83,283 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUU 418L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,283 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 83,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner jacking point holed and corroded, not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,762 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,561 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 82,558 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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PUU 418L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PUU 418L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUU 418L registered?

PUU 418L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is PUU 418L safe to buy?

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