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PGU 726L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,396 mi
Last recorded90,396 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 726L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 90,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,475 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 89,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,167 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r spring clamp broken

Pass 11 May 2007 86,533 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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PGU 726L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGU 726L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGU 726L registered?

PGU 726L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is PGU 726L safe to buy?

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