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VNU 144K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,114 mi
Last recorded72,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNU 144K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,114 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 72,114 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 71,233 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Pass 3 May 2016 70,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,090 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 70,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,786 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,602 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,836 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 67,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,061 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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VNU 144K is a 1972 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 81.3%.

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 VNU 144K, 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 VNU 144K?

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What year was VNU 144K registered?

VNU 144K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is VNU 144K safe to buy?

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