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UHJ 151H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,253 mi
Last recorded56,253 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 151H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 56,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 55,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight wear nearside steering idler,rusty underneath

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,726 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

engine loosing water when running

o/s r tyre poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2012 52,726 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

engine loosing water when running

o/s r tyre poor condition

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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UHJ 151H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 UHJ 151H, 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.

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What year was UHJ 151H registered?

UHJ 151H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 7 January 1970.

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