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XXC 509K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,212 mi
Last recorded38,212 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXC 509K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,212 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,485 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 36,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,439 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has had extensive underbody repairs

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,754 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,150 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,768 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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XXC 509K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXC 509K, 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 XXC 509K registered?

XXC 509K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is XXC 509K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXC 509K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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