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PRE 294L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRE 294L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,679 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 81,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 81,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 81,588 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 81,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 81,537 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,739 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 80,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 80,273 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 80,265 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 80,195 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 79,658 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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PRE 294L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PRE 294L, 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 PRE 294L?

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What year was PRE 294L registered?

PRE 294L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is PRE 294L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRE 294L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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