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BFH 147J

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 147J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,586 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,417 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 92,330 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,399 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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BFH 147J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFH 147J, 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 BFH 147J?

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What year was BFH 147J registered?

BFH 147J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 September 1970.

Is BFH 147J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 147J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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