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FBY 438H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Beige Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,292 mi
Last recorded57,292 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 438H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,585 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,589 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 24,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,283 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 17,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,500 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 8,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,235 miles

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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FBY 438H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Beige with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FBY 438H, 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.

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What year was FBY 438H registered?

FBY 438H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is FBY 438H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 438H shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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