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BMC 510H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,245 mi
Last recorded10,245 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 510H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,245 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 10,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

front jacking point areas corroded

offside rear boot floor corrode near chassis

Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,654 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,164 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 7,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both side rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit.

nearside lower swivel dust cover split.

nearside repeater light not working.

offside front & offside rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 3,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 3,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit & both †front tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight play in nearside lower swivel joint.

some deteriation in both rear spring rear shackle bushes.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 2,288 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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BMC 510H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BMC 510H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BMC 510H?

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What year was BMC 510H registered?

BMC 510H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 21 April 1970.

Is BMC 510H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMC 510H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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