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RDY 245L

1972 Rover 3500

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,186 mi
Last recorded79,186 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDY 245L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,186 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under floor and chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

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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RDY 245L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RDY 245L, 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 RDY 245L?

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What year was RDY 245L registered?

RDY 245L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is RDY 245L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDY 245L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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