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PJW 141L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,604 mi
Last recorded92,604 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJW 141L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,377 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,503 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 91,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 91,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 90,650 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 90,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,520 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 89,520 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PJW 141L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJW 141L, 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 PJW 141L registered?

PJW 141L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 9 October 1972.

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The MOT history for PJW 141L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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