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SGY 378L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,569 mi
Last recorded49,569 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGY 378L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,542 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,259 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,918 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,917 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,914 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 48,914 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 48,890 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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SGY 378L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SGY 378L, 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 SGY 378L?

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What year was SGY 378L registered?

SGY 378L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is SGY 378L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGY 378L shows 16 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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