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XAE 876H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,697 mi
Last recorded74,697 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAE 876H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 74,697 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,543 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,543 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,543 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 73,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,792 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 72,792 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 72,792 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,615 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,552 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 20,217 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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XAE 876H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in White with a 3,528cc 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 XAE 876H, 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 XAE 876H?

You can check the full history of XAE 876H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XAE 876H registered?

XAE 876H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is XAE 876H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAE 876H 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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