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ENT 198L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,173 mi
Last recorded27,173 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENT 198L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 27,173 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,933 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 25,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 25,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,406 miles

slight weep from power steering pumpand steering box slight leek from nearside rear hub

Pass 7 Mar 2009 75,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 73,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ENT 198L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ENT 198L, 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

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What year was ENT 198L registered?

ENT 198L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is ENT 198L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENT 198L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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