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YBN 704L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Other 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,477 mi
Last recorded63,477 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBN 704L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2021 63,477 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,705 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,268 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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YBN 704L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBN 704L, 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 YBN 704L registered?

YBN 704L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is YBN 704L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBN 704L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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