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EXC 703L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,981 mi
Last recorded93,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXC 703L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,981 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,759 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 93,759 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,619 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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EXC 703L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EXC 703L, 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

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What year was EXC 703L registered?

EXC 703L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 20 October 1972.

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The MOT history for EXC 703L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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