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KUP 614J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUP 614J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,679 miles

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

slight oil leak n/s/rear hub

Fail 5 May 2012 76,641 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 76,628 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 76,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,967 miles

N/S floors corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,961 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S floors corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2009 76,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f jacking point corroded + holed but not in perscribed area or effecting steering,brakes etc

Fail 16 Jul 2008 70,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f jacking point corroded + holed but not in perscribed area or effecting steering,brakes etc

Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,204 miles

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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KUP 614J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KUP 614J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUP 614J registered?

KUP 614J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 19 August 1970.

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