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GCR 58L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,730 mi
Last recorded23,730 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 58L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 22,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 21,644 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 21,006 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 20,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,189 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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GCR 58L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GCR 58L, 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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How do I check the history of GCR 58L?

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What year was GCR 58L registered?

GCR 58L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is GCR 58L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCR 58L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCR 58L have outstanding finance?

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