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OLF 584L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,301 mi
Last recorded77,301 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLF 584L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 77,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 77,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,242 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,240 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,237 miles

slight play outer t/r ends & arms

Pass 24 Apr 2010 77,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 77,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,001 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 76,999 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant pipe fouling parking brake levers.

o/s & n/s front body mounting bolts insecure.

slight leak on power steering pump.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,978 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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OLF 584L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OLF 584L, 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

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What year was OLF 584L registered?

OLF 584L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is OLF 584L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLF 584L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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