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RYY 300K

1972 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,613 mi
Last recorded47,613 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 300K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 47,613 miles

handbrake effort only just met requirements

Pass 17 Oct 2015 45,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing corrosion bottom front corner behind bumper

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,089 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,076 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,936 miles

corosion to n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes

n/s/f brake wear wire hanging down

oil leak starting to contaminate front suspension components

some play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,078 miles

oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2010 41,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake pad indicator wire disconnected

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 26 May 2010 41,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake pad indicator wire disconnected

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 May 2009 39,007 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

n/s/f pad wear indicator wires disconnected

o/s/r rubber exhaust mount heavily perished

slight leak of oil from steering box

Fail 6 May 2009 39,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mount is loose

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

n/s/f pad wear indicator wires disconnected

o/s fuel pipe metal cover is insecure

o/s/r rubber exhaust mount heavily perished

slight leak of oil from steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,140 miles

nearside front seatbelt starting to fray

rear exaust sytem slight leak

Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,844 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s rear bump stop rubber missing

oil leak from engine

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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RYY 300K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RYY 300K, 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.

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What year was RYY 300K registered?

RYY 300K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 14 January 1972.

Is RYY 300K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 300K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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