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BNT 154K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,255 mi
Last recorded77,255 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 154K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 77,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 75,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 74,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,710 miles

os headlight pattern poor

osf anti roll bar 'd' bush worn out of shape

Fail 9 May 2016 74,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf anti roll bar 'd' bush worn out of shape

Pass 13 May 2015 74,385 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 74,150 miles

headlight beam patterns deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2014 74,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlight beam patterns deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 73,719 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 73,380 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,414 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,359 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 70,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 70,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2007 69,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2006 68,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 68,183 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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BNT 154K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 64,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNT 154K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNT 154K registered?

BNT 154K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is BNT 154K safe to buy?

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