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YAM 364K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,217 mi
Last recorded25,217 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAM 364K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside dip beam light source reduced but not affecting beam image

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,365 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 22,361 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,892 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,969 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wiper insacure

Pass 9 Nov 2011 12,315 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f bump stop insacure

rust o/s inner sill

rust o/s/f floor

Fail 9 Nov 2011 12,315 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f bump stop insacure

rust o/s inner sill

rust o/s/f floor

Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,747 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 11,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers seat adjuster locking mechanism is weak

oil leaks

rear fog lamp not working

tyres have uneven wear

wiper blades smear windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,054 miles

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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YAM 364K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YAM 364K, 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 YAM 364K registered?

YAM 364K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 27 May 1972.

Is YAM 364K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAM 364K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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