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RCH 122L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,305 mi
Last recorded68,305 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 122L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 66,957 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,311 miles

Offside Handbrake efficiency slightly weak.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,330 miles

osr hand brake low

slight oil leaks

under side thickly undersealed

Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr hand brake low

slight oil leaks

under side thickly undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,160 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,110 miles

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

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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RCH 122L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RCH 122L, 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.

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How do I check the history of RCH 122L?

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What year was RCH 122L registered?

RCH 122L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is RCH 122L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCH 122L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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