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ELC 941J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,993 mi
Last recorded23,993 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 941J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,097 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,907 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,856 miles

both front tyres cracked

diff pinon seal leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,638 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edges

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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ELC 941J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ELC 941J, 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 ELC 941J registered?

ELC 941J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is ELC 941J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 941J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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