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NHV 245L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,873 mi
Last recorded1,873 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHV 245L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 1,873 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 1,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 1,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 98 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 1,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 1,204 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 632 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27 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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NHV 245L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NHV 245L, 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 NHV 245L?

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What year was NHV 245L registered?

NHV 245L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is NHV 245L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHV 245L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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