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KTU 356L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,897 mi
Last recorded25,897 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 356L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2015 25,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to front and rear wheel arch areas

Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,649 miles

corrosion nearside rear and nearside sill

Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,572 miles

corrosion at nearside rear and nearside sill

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 21,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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KTU 356L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KTU 356L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KTU 356L registered?

KTU 356L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is KTU 356L safe to buy?

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