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HWE 563J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,592 mi
Last recorded17,592 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto67,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWE 563J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,592 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 13,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 10,564 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 8,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 4,670 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 4,491 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 91 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 96,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush slight play

rear diff pinion seal weeping

Pass 31 May 2017 95,810 miles

slight oil leak on rear axle pinion seal

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,502 miles

rear diff pinion seal weaping

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,761 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,367 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,367 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 90,560 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 90,549 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 89,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 89,615 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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HWE 563J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWE 563J, 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

How do I check the history of HWE 563J?

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What year was HWE 563J registered?

HWE 563J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 11 February 1971.

Is HWE 563J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWE 563J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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