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AJB 822J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Green Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,847 mi
Last recorded38,847 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 822J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,710 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 33,589 miles

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

rear a frame ball joint rubber is perished

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,574 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 33,559 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AJB 822J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Green with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJB 822J, 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 AJB 822J registered?

AJB 822J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is AJB 822J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJB 822J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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