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FWW 409L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,111 mi
Last recorded51,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 409L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,111 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 47,815 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,324 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lever almost on stops.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 45,287 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2017 44,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 44,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 44,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,641 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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FWW 409L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FWW 409L, 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

How do I check the history of FWW 409L?

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What year was FWW 409L registered?

FWW 409L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FWW 409L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 409L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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