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TEX 849L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,200 mi
Last recorded73,200 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEX 849L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 73,200 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring mounting rubber cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,686 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 71,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,824 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,728 miles

both rear leaf spring rear bushes are starting to crack and perish

under car fuel lines starting to crack

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,503 miles

both rear leaf spring rear bushes are starting to crack and perish

Fail 25 Apr 2019 68,415 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear leaf spring rear bushes are starting to crack and perish

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,141 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear spring bushes on rear of springs are starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 May 2017 65,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,109 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 64,109 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 61,426 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 61,398 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 59,949 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,882 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,606 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,538 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,884 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,662 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 54,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,250 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,318 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 51,309 miles

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

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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TEX 849L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TEX 849L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEX 849L registered?

TEX 849L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is TEX 849L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEX 849L shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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