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RWB 658L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,727 mi
Last recorded64,727 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWB 658L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,248 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

front upper inner wishbone bushes slightly perished

Fail 13 Aug 2010 64,248 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front upper inner wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,641 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,127 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,156 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

smell of gas on idle ( gas conversion )

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,625 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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RWB 658L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RWB 658L, 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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What year was RWB 658L registered?

RWB 658L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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The MOT history for RWB 658L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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