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EWJ 844H

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,870 mi
Last recorded96,870 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWJ 844H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,870 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch excessively corroded but outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch excessively corroded but outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 96,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link nearest steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch excessively corroded but outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch excessively corroded but outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,866 miles

Nearside Front side repeater not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear excessive corrosion to inner wheel arch (outside prescribed area)

Fail 6 Jul 2023 96,861 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front side repeater not working

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 96,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,896 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 94,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,900 miles

Nearside Front brake hose sometimes fouling against anti-roll bar

Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,177 miles

both sills rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake recording little or no effort 102/82 o/s (3.7.B.5a)

both inner arches/inner wings rusty

both sills rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,638 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 91,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 78/115 (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,100 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 90,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,461 miles

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

bolt missing from offside header/downpipe

Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,460 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

bolt missing from offside header/downpipe

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal rubber splitting

damp on steering pump

front anti rollbar bushes perishing

general corrosion under vehicle

rear spring rear bvushes perished/slight movement

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

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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EWJ 844H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EWJ 844H, 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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EWJ 844H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 June 1970.

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