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VJF 853H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJF 853H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,997 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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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VJF 853H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VJF 853H, 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 VJF 853H registered?

VJF 853H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 25 June 1970.

Is VJF 853H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJF 853H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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