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AHW 697J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,344 mi
Last recorded33,344 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHW 697J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 33,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 33,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 32,788 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 32,172 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 31,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 31,176 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 30,693 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 30,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 30,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 29,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 28,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,719 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 24,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,366 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 20,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 18,732 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,492 miles

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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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AHW 697J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AHW 697J, 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 AHW 697J?

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What year was AHW 697J registered?

AHW 697J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is AHW 697J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHW 697J shows 21 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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