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UNF 389K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,440 mi
Last recorded29,440 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNF 389K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 29,440 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 29,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Braking system leaking Master cylinder area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,010 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 24,010 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,479 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,479 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror cracked

n/s rear bump stop adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,826 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 19,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

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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UNF 389K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S 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 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 UNF 389K, 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.

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What year was UNF 389K registered?

UNF 389K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 14 June 1972.

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