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XJB 386H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,073 mi
Last recorded59,073 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 386H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 59,073 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,848 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,358 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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XJB 386H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XJB 386H, 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 XJB 386H registered?

XJB 386H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is XJB 386H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJB 386H shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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