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ELC 637J

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,998 mi
Last recorded44,998 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 637J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 44,998 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2016 44,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,394 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 43,078 miles

front brakes 25 percent imbalance

Pass 20 May 2011 42,605 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 42,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,302 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,338 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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ELC 637J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ELC 637J, 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 ELC 637J?

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What year was ELC 637J registered?

ELC 637J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 7 October 1970.

Is ELC 637J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 637J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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