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RCL 211M

1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,393 mi
Last recorded61,393 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto44,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 211M
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,034 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,986 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,758 miles

front brake hoses showing age

parking brake only just in limits

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,729 miles

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 56,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,937 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 54,936 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,356 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 44,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,697 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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RCL 211M is a 1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 44,356 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 RCL 211M, 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 52 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCL 211M registered?

RCL 211M is a 1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is RCL 211M safe to buy?

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