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MMD 14L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,647 mi
Last recorded15,647 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMD 14L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,447 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,847 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,667 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 13,667 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,468 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside and nearside front doors dropped

offside outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 13,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside and nearside front doors dropped

offside outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 13,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

offside and nearside front doors dropped

offside outer sill holed and corroded

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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MMD 14L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MMD 14L, 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 MMD 14L registered?

MMD 14L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is MMD 14L safe to buy?

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