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BVJ 361L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

677 mi
Last recorded677 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVJ 361L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,633 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 83,178 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside.

Offside rear tyre is wearing on the inside.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 82,167 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 82,167 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 82,147 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BVJ 361L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVJ 361L, 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 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVJ 361L registered?

BVJ 361L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BVJ 361L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVJ 361L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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