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PEW 91K

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,493 mi
Last recorded69,493 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto67,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEW 91K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 69,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 69,390 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,063 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 69,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,973 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,516 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,263 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 67,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 66,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,205 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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PEW 91K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 67,198 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 PEW 91K, 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 55 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 PEW 91K registered?

PEW 91K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is PEW 91K safe to buy?

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