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JTR 656L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTR 656L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front cross member slighty damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,993 miles

Coolant leak

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank corrosion.

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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JTR 656L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 JTR 656L, 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.

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What year was JTR 656L registered?

JTR 656L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 20 July 1973.

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