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CXE 775J

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXE 775J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,319 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 98,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front valance corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 98,085 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,293 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside suspension tie rod boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside chassie section corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam offside h/lamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake has very little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,456 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,615 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,471 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,971 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,356 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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CXE 775J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CXE 775J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CXE 775J registered?

CXE 775J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 September 1970.

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