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BYL 723H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Red Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,807 mi
Last recorded73,807 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 723H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,613 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber worn

slight corrosion in nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,600 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,558 miles

slight corrosion in nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,646 miles

slight corrosion in nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,737 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 62,737 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,554 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,552 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,147 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,749 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,977 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,528 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 28,276 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BYL 723H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Red with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYL 723H, 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 BYL 723H registered?

BYL 723H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 11 June 1970.

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