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HXC 868L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,276 mi
Last recorded17,276 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXC 868L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 17,276 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,305 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,675 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,832 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 17,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 6,028 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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HXC 868L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 HXC 868L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HXC 868L registered?

HXC 868L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is HXC 868L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HXC 868L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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