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ENJ 563K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,301 mi
Last recorded4,301 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENJ 563K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 4,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 4,046 miles

N/S/R door bottom corroded and all previuos repairs heavily undersealed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on all underside - not holed through within 30cm of stress point at present.

Pass 2 May 2018 2,652 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 1,738 miles

All suspension rubber bushes cracking - no excessive free play at present.

corrosion forming around o/s/r inner sill

Pass 21 Apr 2016 901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 6,736 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 5,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,197 miles

all tyres perishing/cracking lightly

Pass 5 May 2011 2,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 462 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion forming around all jacking points and n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing/body mount areas .

Pass 7 May 2009 98,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 97,661 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 97,657 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 97,364 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 97,363 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ENJ 563K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ENJ 563K, 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.

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ENJ 563K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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