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PFV 609H

1970 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,586 mi
Last recorded43,586 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFV 609H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 37,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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PFV 609H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFV 609H, 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

How do I check the history of PFV 609H?

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What year was PFV 609H registered?

PFV 609H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 January 1970.

Is PFV 609H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFV 609H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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