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BHY 52H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 52H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,554 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake back plate damp

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre wearing on edges (outer edge on limit)

steering box damp

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,437 miles

Coolant leak

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,241 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

washers require attention soon

Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

washers require attention soon

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,178 miles

offside rear tyre on limit on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,078 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower shocker bushes have slight play

nearside front sidelight light dim

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,553 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 76,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,953 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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BHY 52H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BHY 52H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHY 52H registered?

BHY 52H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 27 February 1970.

Is BHY 52H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 52H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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