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PGH 56L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,987 mi
Last recorded67,987 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 56L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2015 67,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on back silencer box. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,937 miles

advise brake pedal rubber shows signs of wear

advise rear tyres have minor cracks to inner and outer walls

Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,915 miles

vehicle scruffy condition

Pass 22 May 2009 67,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 67,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 67,905 miles

vehicle cosmetics in need of t.l.c

Pass 24 May 2007 67,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,870 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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PGH 56L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PGH 56L, 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

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What year was PGH 56L registered?

PGH 56L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is PGH 56L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGH 56L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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