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OUC 741L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,918 mi
Last recorded70,918 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUC 741L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 70,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,563 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 70,335 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,807 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,222 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,419 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 68,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 67,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 66,625 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 66,625 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,912 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 64,912 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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OUC 741L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUC 741L, 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

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What year was OUC 741L registered?

OUC 741L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is OUC 741L safe to buy?

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