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VNU 145K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,650 mi
Last recorded70,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNU 145K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,650 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive monitor the leak & check oil regularly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 6,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 6,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 6,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 5,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 5,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 5,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 4,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 4,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 3,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 3,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 3,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 3,149 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 aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 2,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,022 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 790 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 790 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,055 miles

nearside drag link joint boot split

non obligatory repeater lamp not working osr

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,771 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 145K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 145K, 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 VNU 145K registered?

VNU 145K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 26 May 1972.

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