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BAN 260H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,316 mi
Last recorded24,316 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 260H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 24,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,323 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 23,308 miles

Slight oil leak under car

Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,293 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 23,293 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,151 miles

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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BAN 260H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BAN 260H, 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 BAN 260H registered?

BAN 260H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 2 March 1970.

Is BAN 260H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAN 260H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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