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CTV 724L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 724L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 93,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,277 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,725 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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CTV 724L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CTV 724L, 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 CTV 724L?

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What year was CTV 724L registered?

CTV 724L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is CTV 724L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 724L shows 11 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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