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RRN 49K

1972 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,663 mi
Last recorded19,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRN 49K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 19,663 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 19,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,149 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 18,149 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 18,129 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 17,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,716 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,521 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 17,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,422 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 16,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 13,836 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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RRN 49K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Yellow 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 RRN 49K, 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 RRN 49K registered?

RRN 49K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is RRN 49K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRN 49K 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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