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XHO 777J

1970 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHO 777J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 63,381 miles

Brake pedal spongy pedal goes to floor (3.3.B.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,952 miles

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking onto brake disc

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

various ny-lock nuts used on front suspension and steering joints,less stubby than origonal castle nuts

Fail 9 Jun 2017 58,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking onto brake disc

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

various ny-lock nuts used on front suspension and steering joints,less stubby than origonal castle nuts

Pass 17 May 2016 53,980 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 53,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 51,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 47,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,662 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,398 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,398 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 May 2009 41,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,903 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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XHO 777J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHO 777J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XHO 777J registered?

XHO 777J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 August 1970.

Is XHO 777J safe to buy?

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