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TBH 249J

1970 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,240 mi
Last recorded64,240 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBH 249J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 64,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 64,240 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,015 miles

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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TBH 249J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBH 249J, 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 TBH 249J registered?

TBH 249J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 October 1970.

Is TBH 249J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBH 249J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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