CarVerify

Free Car Check

RPE 927L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,859 mi
Last recorded62,859 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 927L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,287 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 61,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,861 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 59,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 58,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 57,971 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,996 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
Full Rover 3.5 Litre Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RPE 927L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RPE 927L, 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 RPE 927L?

You can check the full history of RPE 927L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RPE 927L registered?

RPE 927L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is RPE 927L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 927L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPE 927L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RPE 927L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.