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CXC 118K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,366 mi
Last recorded56,366 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXC 118K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,513 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 54,875 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 54,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 53,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,255 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,518 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 52,368 miles

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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CXC 118K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CXC 118K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CXC 118K?

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What year was CXC 118K registered?

CXC 118K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is CXC 118K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXC 118K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CXC 118K have outstanding finance?

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