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RLU 256L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

5,254 mi
Last recorded5,254 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLU 256L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 5,254 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 2,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 669 miles

Front advise washers

Front advise wipers

Oil leak ()

advise slight brake inballance

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,407 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 97,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012
Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,473 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 93,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 93,420 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 93,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 91,529 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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RLU 256L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 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 RLU 256L, 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 53 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 RLU 256L?

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What year was RLU 256L registered?

RLU 256L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is RLU 256L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLU 256L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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