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BLA 259H

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

White Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,227 mi
Last recorded34,227 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 259H
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,227 miles

nearside front sill to floor rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2016 34,227 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front sill to floor rusty

Pass 30 May 2015 34,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 34,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,551 miles

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

offside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,528 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 30,750 miles

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

corrosion starting to nearside inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,750 miles

corrosion starting to nearside inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some corrosion starting to nearside inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Jun 2006 25,516 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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BLA 259H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in White with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 59,563 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLA 259H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLA 259H registered?

BLA 259H is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 20 March 1970.

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