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STA 683H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,104 mi
Last recorded81,104 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTA 683H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 81,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,246 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,185 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,077 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,633 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 78,512 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 78,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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STA 683H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STA 683H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was STA 683H registered?

STA 683H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is STA 683H safe to buy?

The MOT history for STA 683H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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