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CJV 246L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,959 mi
Last recorded19,959 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJV 246L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 19,959 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 19,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 18,627 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,098 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 17,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,197 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,982 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 15,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,254 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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CJV 246L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CJV 246L, 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.

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What year was CJV 246L registered?

CJV 246L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 16 April 1973.

Is CJV 246L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJV 246L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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