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PYY 76K

1972 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 76K
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,969 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 84,965 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,818 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,538 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 84,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Rover 3 Litre?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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PYY 76K is a 1972 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rover 3 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYY 76K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYY 76K registered?

PYY 76K is a 1972 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is PYY 76K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 76K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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