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XJB 728L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,350 mi
Last recorded60,350 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 728L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 60,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 60,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 60,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 59,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 59,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,528 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,434 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 68,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XJB 728L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XJB 728L, 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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How do I check the history of XJB 728L?

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What year was XJB 728L registered?

XJB 728L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XJB 728L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJB 728L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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