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DCX 868L

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,008 mi
Last recorded24,008 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCX 868L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 24,008 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 82,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,144 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 80,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

o/s/r disc slightly rusty

throttle sticks slighty at idle

Pass 11 Aug 2009 78,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,377 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 77,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 77,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 77,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 77,348 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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DCX 868L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 54,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCX 868L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DCX 868L?

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What year was DCX 868L registered?

DCX 868L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is DCX 868L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCX 868L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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