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NYB 800

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,996 mi
Last recorded14,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYB 800
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,996 miles

o/s front tyre cracked in side wall

Fail 3 Jun 2010 14,994 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracked in side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s front discs some rust damage

reer of rear suspension rubber mounts some cracking

steering box area some dampness

Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,261 miles

slight movment upper top o/s suspension joint

some wear on hand brake linkage

Pass 6 Jul 2006 9,565 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 9,565 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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NYB 800 is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NYB 800, 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.

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What year was NYB 800 registered?

NYB 800 is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is NYB 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYB 800 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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