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YYV 238H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,935 mi
Last recorded21,935 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYV 238H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 21,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,170 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,760 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 19,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,331 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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YYV 238H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYV 238H, 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.

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What year was YYV 238H registered?

YYV 238H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 23 April 1970.

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