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1 LHO

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,647 mi
Last recorded88,647 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 LHO
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 88,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,365 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,514 miles

Front brake discs poor

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,014 miles

Front brake discs poor

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,019 miles

Front brake discs poor

N/S/F repeater not working

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,235 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 84,404 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,900 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 81,900 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 81,110 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 81,076 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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1 LHO is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 53,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 LHO, 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 56 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 1 LHO registered?

1 LHO is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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