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GVB 455J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto67,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVB 455J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,007 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,291 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,676 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,867 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,580 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

indicator flashing fast

Fail 22 Aug 2011 91,580 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

indicator flashing fast

Pass 26 May 2010 91,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 91,066 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 90,663 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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GVB 455J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 67,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVB 455J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVB 455J registered?

GVB 455J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 23 March 1971.

Is GVB 455J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVB 455J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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