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AYR 579H

1970 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,200 mi
Last recorded51,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 579H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 51,200 miles

All front suspension bushes perished

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

Slight leak from Power steering pump

Unable to fully check O/S/R spring. Spring wrapped in cloth.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,200 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

All front suspension bushes perished

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

Slight leak from Power steering pump

Unable to fully check O/S/R spring. Spring wrapped in cloth.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 9,475 miles

slight play steering

Pass 30 Jul 2014 9,475 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 9,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 7,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,061 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 5,769 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 5,769 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 5,645 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,930 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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AYR 579H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYR 579H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AYR 579H?

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What year was AYR 579H registered?

AYR 579H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 February 1970.

Is AYR 579H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYR 579H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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