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KCR 159L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,859 mi
Last recorded69,859 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 159L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 69,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,832 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar d bush has wear

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 14 May 2014 67,177 miles

o/s/f tie rod end bushes spliting and n/s/f

slight steering box free play

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,578 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 64,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,909 miles

Long hand brake travel.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,522 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The wipers are poor.

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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KCR 159L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KCR 159L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCR 159L registered?

KCR 159L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is KCR 159L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCR 159L shows 10 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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