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WKN 569J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,719 mi
Last recorded72,719 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKN 569J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,758 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,860 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,306 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Edges

Slight From Powersteering Pump

Slight Leak From Gearbox

Slight Leak From Rear Diff Pinion Seal

Slight Leak From Steering Box

Slight Oil Leak From Between Engine And Gearbox

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,876 miles

Slight leak from Diff pinion seal

Slight leak from PAS box

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,306 miles

Engine Has Slight Leak

Gearbox Has Slight Leak

Rear Diff Has Slight Leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,272 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp main beam switch will not stay on

Stud missing from OS exhaust downpipe

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,349 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,346 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,753 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 63,375 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WKN 569J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WKN 569J, 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

How do I check the history of WKN 569J?

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What year was WKN 569J registered?

WKN 569J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 11 December 1970.

Is WKN 569J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKN 569J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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