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6996 KV

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6996 KV
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,977 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 85,977 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,936 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 83,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 82,047 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,530 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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6996 KV is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 61,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6996 KV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6996 KV registered?

6996 KV is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 29 March 1972.

Is 6996 KV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6996 KV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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