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NXC 26H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,970 mi
Last recorded83,970 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXC 26H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 83,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 81,989 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 81,987 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,610 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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NXC 26H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NXC 26H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NXC 26H registered?

NXC 26H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 21 May 1970.

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The MOT history for NXC 26H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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