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BJJ 188H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Black Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,123 mi
Last recorded57,123 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJJ 188H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,123 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 57,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,602 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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BJJ 188H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Black with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 59,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJJ 188H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJJ 188H registered?

BJJ 188H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 29 July 1970.

Is BJJ 188H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJJ 188H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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