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GUR 653L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,963 mi
Last recorded52,963 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUR 653L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2008 52,963 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

part of both rear seat belts missing

Pass 29 May 2008 52,963 miles

n/s/f passengers seat not fitted

Fail 27 May 2008 52,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f passengers seat not fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,762 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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GUR 653L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GUR 653L, 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 GUR 653L registered?

GUR 653L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is GUR 653L safe to buy?

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