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XUN 886K

1972 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,921 mi
Last recorded80,921 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUN 886K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 77,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,741 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 77,741 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,732 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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XUN 886K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XUN 886K, 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 XUN 886K?

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What year was XUN 886K registered?

XUN 886K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is XUN 886K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUN 886K shows 7 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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