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UTR 706H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,826 mi
Last recorded46,826 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTR 706H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 46,826 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened rear mounts (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,517 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,922 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

main beam inop near side but not driven at night

water hose leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,848 miles

engine oil leak

slight damp patch around steering pump

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,767 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,767 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,678 miles

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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UTR 706H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTR 706H, 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 UTR 706H registered?

UTR 706H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 14 April 1970.

Is UTR 706H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTR 706H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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