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EMA 801K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,401 mi
Last recorded59,401 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMA 801K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 59,295 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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EMA 801K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey 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 EMA 801K, 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.

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What year was EMA 801K registered?

EMA 801K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is EMA 801K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMA 801K 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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