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YRS 312L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,176 mi
Last recorded80,176 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRS 312L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,176 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,814 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 79,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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YRS 312L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 64,912 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRS 312L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YRS 312L?

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What year was YRS 312L registered?

YRS 312L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is YRS 312L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRS 312L 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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