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EGU 440J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Maroon Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,990 mi
Last recorded77,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 440J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,990 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 74,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 74,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,381 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,271 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,256 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,085 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 71,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,874 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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EGU 440J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Maroon with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 59,563 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 EGU 440J, 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 56 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGU 440J registered?

EGU 440J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is EGU 440J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGU 440J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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