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EAN 942J

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 942J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 79,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 73,598 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,670 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 72,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 70,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 69,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,593 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,925 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 59,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

cut in tread pattern offside rear tyre not showing inner cord

water leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,955 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,782 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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EAN 942J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAN 942J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAN 942J?

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What year was EAN 942J registered?

EAN 942J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 August 1970.

Is EAN 942J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAN 942J shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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