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OGW 390K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,606 mi
Last recorded89,606 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGW 390K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,606 miles

All 4 tyres side walls slightly deformed

Near side & off side front lower jacking points corroded & rusty

Near side rear boot pan area corroded & rusty

Off side front inner wheel arch / lower sill corroded

Off side upper inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 89,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch / C piller ( marked yellow ) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Near side & off side front jacking points corroded & rusty

Near side & off side rear tyres side walls slightly deformed

Near side front tyre side walls slightly deformed

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot pan area (6.1.B.2)

Off side front inner wheel arch / lower sill corroded

Off side front upper wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,509 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,027 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 85,785 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,859 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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OGW 390K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OGW 390K, 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 OGW 390K?

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What year was OGW 390K registered?

OGW 390K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is OGW 390K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGW 390K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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