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UOC 89H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,939 mi
Last recorded17,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOC 89H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,939 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 17,886 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 17,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,867 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,502 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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UOC 89H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOC 89H, 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 UOC 89H registered?

UOC 89H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 6 April 1970.

Is UOC 89H safe to buy?

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