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LXC 9L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,536 mi
Last recorded75,536 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXC 9L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,354 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,395 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,395 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front upper suspension ball joint dust cover insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,771 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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LXC 9L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LXC 9L, 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

How do I check the history of LXC 9L?

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What year was LXC 9L registered?

LXC 9L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 17 July 1973.

Is LXC 9L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXC 9L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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