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CDU 686K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,176 mi
Last recorded55,176 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDU 686K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 53,995 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 52,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 89,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 89,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,690 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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CDU 686K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CDU 686K, 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 CDU 686K?

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What year was CDU 686K registered?

CDU 686K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 10 February 1972.

Is CDU 686K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDU 686K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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