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SWE 263L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,890 mi
Last recorded18,890 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 263L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 18,890 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 18,882 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion within 30cm of rear spring front mounting, inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion within 30cm of rear spring front mounting, inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 18,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 18,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 18,124 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 18,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak (slight)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,619 miles

rear brakes advisory

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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SWE 263L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 61,956 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 SWE 263L, 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 54 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 SWE 263L registered?

SWE 263L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is SWE 263L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWE 263L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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