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WEU 511L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 511L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,751 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play on steering idler

Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play on steering idler

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,517 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,088 miles

Cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fluid leak from steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,894 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 71,676 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,693 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 70,693 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Corrosion on offside front inner sill panel

Number plate lamp glass broken

Pass 22 Nov 2005 69,655 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded at front

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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WEU 511L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WEU 511L, 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 WEU 511L registered?

WEU 511L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is WEU 511L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 511L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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