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UVX 25L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,017 mi
Last recorded64,017 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVX 25L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,828 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration

Nearside parking brake could be better

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,268 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,164 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 63,162 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 62,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 61,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 60,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 56,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,693 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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UVX 25L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVX 25L, 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

How do I check the history of UVX 25L?

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What year was UVX 25L registered?

UVX 25L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is UVX 25L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVX 25L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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