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EEA 294J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,362 mi
Last recorded23,362 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 294J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,362 miles

Movement in right hand front anti-roll bar "D" bush

Movement in steering box

Signs of heat on right hand front brake

Fail 8 Jun 2017 2,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Movement in right hand front anti-roll bar "D" bush

Movement in steering box

Signs of heat on right hand front brake

Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 503 miles

play in steering box

slight p.a.s fluide leak from steering box

Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,526 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIE ABOVE BUMP STOPS

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX / BAD OIL LEAK / PERRISHING ON BOTH FRONT TOP ARM BUSHES / N/S/F BOTTOM ARM BUSH SPLITTING / GEAR BOX OIL LEAK/ REAR SHOCKS CORRODING /

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,035 miles

CORRSION ON REAR SHOCKS

N/S/F BOTTOM ARM BUSH SPLITTING

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT TOP BUSHES

Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 95,717 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,029 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 95,027 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 94,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 93,181 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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EEA 294J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EEA 294J, 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.

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What year was EEA 294J registered?

EEA 294J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 28 April 1971.

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