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XHU 5H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,751 mi
Last recorded81,751 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHU 5H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 81,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 81,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,520 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from pas pump and pas box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 80,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements cannot be operated without headlamps (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Low reading on parking (secondary) brake

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,182 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,704 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,458 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 67,452 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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XHU 5H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHU 5H, 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

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What year was XHU 5H registered?

XHU 5H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 5 June 1970.

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