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UFS 162H

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,822 mi
Last recorded62,822 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFS 162H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 62,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,258 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,625 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,878 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,100 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 48,986 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 48,980 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,455 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 5,329 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 5,239 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,590 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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UFS 162H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UFS 162H, 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 UFS 162H?

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What year was UFS 162H registered?

UFS 162H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 February 1970.

Is UFS 162H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFS 162H shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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