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HBY 99J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,430 mi
Last recorded61,430 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 99J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,862 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases senter slight deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,633 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,885 miles

slight blowing rear exhaust box and deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,121 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,392 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,567 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,648 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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HBY 99J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HBY 99J, 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

How do I check the history of HBY 99J?

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What year was HBY 99J registered?

HBY 99J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 21 October 1970.

Is HBY 99J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBY 99J shows 12 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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