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JYR 111K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,029 mi
Last recorded70,029 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYR 111K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,029 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 70,029 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 70,022 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,977 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,923 miles

NO HAZARD LIGHTS FITTED.

NO REAR FOG LAMP FITTED.

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED.

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,906 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,849 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 69,849 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 69,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,763 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,707 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,662 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 69,662 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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JYR 111K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JYR 111K, 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 JYR 111K registered?

JYR 111K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 17 February 1972.

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