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ONA 717H

1970 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,337 mi
Last recorded52,337 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONA 717H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,337 miles

Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Fail 19 Feb 2026 52,337 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2025 50,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 46,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,768 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,579 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 37,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,119 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,652 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 34,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,516 miles

advise rear suspension bushes splitting/ageing recommend replacing soon.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,348 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all rear suspention bushes perishing

under side of vehical under sealed

Fail 5 Dec 2009 28,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all rear suspention bushes perishing (no play)

some travil at hand brake

under side of vehical under sealed

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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ONA 717H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ONA 717H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ONA 717H registered?

ONA 717H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is ONA 717H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONA 717H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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