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FTM 169L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,505 mi
Last recorded92,505 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 169L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,505 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,491 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 32,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,868 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 91,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 91,702 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2007 91,090 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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FTM 169L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTM 169L, 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 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FTM 169L registered?

FTM 169L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is FTM 169L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 169L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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