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KMF 201K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMF 201K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 90,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,599 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 88,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,246 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,806 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 87,788 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,804 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,841 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,823 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,940 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 53,904 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,107 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 82,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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KMF 201K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KMF 201K, 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 KMF 201K registered?

KMF 201K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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