CarVerify

Free Car Check

BLJ 990L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,546 mi
Last recorded53,546 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 990L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,546 miles

REAR SPRING BUSHES CRACKING

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,818 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 51,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,176 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,194 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear leaf springs rear rubber mountings splitting

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
Full Rover 3.5 Litre Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BLJ 990L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BLJ 990L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BLJ 990L?

You can check the full history of BLJ 990L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BLJ 990L registered?

BLJ 990L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is BLJ 990L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLJ 990L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BLJ 990L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BLJ 990L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.