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ABW 44J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,454 mi
Last recorded36,454 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 44J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 36,454 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 31,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 28,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 26,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,197 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,620 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,423 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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ABW 44J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 ABW 44J, 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 ABW 44J?

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What year was ABW 44J registered?

ABW 44J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is ABW 44J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 44J shows 17 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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