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ELL 25J

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,487 mi
Last recorded45,487 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELL 25J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,487 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 45,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,336 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,995 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 44,994 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 44,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 40,721 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,375 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,158 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Apr 2007 29,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 27,056 miles

oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ELL 25J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELL 25J, 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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ELL 25J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is ELL 25J safe to buy?

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