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KEK 196J

1970 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,523 mi
Last recorded18,523 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEK 196J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 18,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 13,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 8,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,119 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 8,116 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 8,113 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Chassis corroded areas chalked marked.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 1,814 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 97,775 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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KEK 196J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KEK 196J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KEK 196J registered?

KEK 196J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 November 1970.

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