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XAC 60H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAC 60H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,797 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,159 miles

n/side rear brake and h/brake readings slightly low

Pass 20 Nov 2017 37,120 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 37,120 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,086 miles

Nearside Rear rubber bush split

Offside Rear rubber bush split

Fail 11 Sep 2015 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rubber bush split

Offside Rear rubber bush split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,969 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,968 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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XAC 60H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAC 60H, 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 XAC 60H?

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What year was XAC 60H registered?

XAC 60H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 10 March 1970.

Is XAC 60H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAC 60H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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