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EHJ 956H

1970 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,797 mi
Last recorded13,797 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 956H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 13,797 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,498 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 13,073 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 12,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 12,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 12,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r & n/s/f brakes binding

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,488 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,388 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,071 miles

both front and both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

both front top suspension arm coupling dustcovers split

both steering drag link ball joint dustcovers split

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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EHJ 956H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EHJ 956H, 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 EHJ 956H registered?

EHJ 956H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is EHJ 956H safe to buy?

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