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HXF 372J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,143 mi
Last recorded62,143 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXF 372J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 62,143 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 61,839 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 61,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 61,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 61,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 60,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 60,642 miles

discs rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,770 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 59,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 59,516 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

possible steering box fluid leak

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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HXF 372J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 59,563 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 HXF 372J, 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 56 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HXF 372J registered?

HXF 372J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 10 November 1970.

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