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NEW 681

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 681
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 76,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,614 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,580 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,003 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,552 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,847 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,451 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,506 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,506 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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NEW 681 is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NEW 681, 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

How do I check the history of NEW 681?

You can check the full history of NEW 681 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NEW 681 registered?

NEW 681 is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is NEW 681 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEW 681 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NEW 681 have outstanding finance?

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