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HPX 301H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,298 mi
Last recorded72,298 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPX 301H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,298 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,231 miles

Front tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,883 miles

both rear spring mounting rubbers deteriorated

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2011 69,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

both rear spring mounting rubbers deteriorated

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

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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HPX 301H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HPX 301H, 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 HPX 301H registered?

HPX 301H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is HPX 301H safe to buy?

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