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NXC 855H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,988 mi
Last recorded85,988 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXC 855H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 85,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,541 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear rear (rear) leaf spring hangers perished (both)

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,207 miles

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

slight play stearing box drop arm

slight play stearing idler arm

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,773 miles

offside front jacking point

slight play on stearing box drop arm

Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,218 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,509 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,902 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 78,902 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 78,767 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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NXC 855H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NXC 855H, 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 NXC 855H registered?

NXC 855H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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The MOT history for NXC 855H shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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