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JUL 853K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,215 mi
Last recorded23,215 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 853K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,215 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear leaf spring rear mounts cracking but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 22 Apr 2019 22,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,668 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 21,668 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,808 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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JUL 853K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 64,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUL 853K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JUL 853K registered?

JUL 853K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is JUL 853K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUL 853K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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