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AWD 727J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Silver Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,331 mi
Last recorded26,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 727J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear springs weak

n/s/r jacking point corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,558 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on n/s/f inner arch

electric heater motor on rear floor hanging by its wire

rubber gaitor on o/s/f inner track rod end split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,182 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 24,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension bushes perishing

nearside inner arch corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2006 124,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension bush perishing

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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AWD 727J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Silver with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AWD 727J, 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 AWD 727J registered?

AWD 727J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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