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LAC 386L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,150 mi
Last recorded94,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAC 386L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,150 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,980 miles

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,311 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 92,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front tyres sarting to perish

rear axle small leak of oil

Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,024 miles

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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LAC 386L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAC 386L, 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 53 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 LAC 386L registered?

LAC 386L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 24 January 1973.

Is LAC 386L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAC 386L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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