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BUC 742H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,036 mi
Last recorded90,036 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 742H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,203 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,186 miles

offside outer sill corroded but not with in perscibed area

Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion under offside rear wheel arch but not to excess at present

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,980 miles

corrosion under offside rear wheel arch but not to excess at present

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,690 miles

nearside inner sill corroded but not holed at present

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,407 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,407 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,407 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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BUC 742H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BUC 742H, 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 BUC 742H registered?

BUC 742H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 30 June 1970.

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