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DPK 797J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,326 mi
Last recorded91,326 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 797J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,043 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,350 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 37,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,531 miles

slight blow centre exhaust box

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,385 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 29,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,313 miles

AREAS UNDER CAR REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED PRESENTER ADVISES ME THEY ARE ALL FULLY WELDED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 28,296 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

AREAS UNDER CAR REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED PRESENTER ADVISES ME THEY ARE ALL FULLY WELDED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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DPK 797J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DPK 797J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPK 797J registered?

DPK 797J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 November 1970.

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