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AJ 34

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,998 mi
Last recorded50,998 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ 34
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,817 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 49,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,726 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,270 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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AJ 34 is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 59,563 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 AJ 34, 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 56 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 AJ 34 registered?

AJ 34 is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 17 November 1970.

Is AJ 34 safe to buy?

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