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GRX 180K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,257 mi
Last recorded85,257 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 180K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 85,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,066 miles

signs of standing

Fail 4 Feb 2017 84,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

signs of standing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,033 miles

signs of standing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,957 miles

signs of several lower body repairs

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,718 miles

signs of several lower body repairs

Fail 12 Feb 2014 83,716 miles

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

signs of several lower body repairs

Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

rear brakes suspect hydraulic leak

signs of several lower body repairs

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,054 miles

signs of several lower body repairs

Fail 14 Dec 2012 83,051 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

signs of several lower body repairs

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,300 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 81,300 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 81,401 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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GRX 180K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GRX 180K, 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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What year was GRX 180K registered?

GRX 180K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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