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SWT 970L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,779 mi
Last recorded56,779 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWT 970L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,756 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,756 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,732 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,462 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,216 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,359 miles

Oil leak

nearside front track rod end cover split.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 54,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SWT 970L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWT 970L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWT 970L?

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What year was SWT 970L registered?

SWT 970L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is SWT 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWT 970L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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