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70 ROV

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,320 mi
Last recorded69,320 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 ROV
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 68,229 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 65,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 65,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 64,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 62,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,542 miles

nearside rear road spring anchorage bushes cracked.perished.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,019 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,305 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,917 miles

slight inbalance on o/s and n/s rear brakes .

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,935 miles

front and rear tyres.split on side walls.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,546 miles

nearside rear service brake lower reading then offside . nearside hand brake reading lower then offside .

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,355 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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70 ROV is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 56,539 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 70 ROV, 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 55 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 70 ROV?

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What year was 70 ROV registered?

70 ROV is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is 70 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 ROV shows 19 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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