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EJD 918J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJD 918J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,911 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,665 miles

various corrosion apearing, various bushes cracking from age

Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,663 miles

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

various corrosion apearing, various bushes cracking from age

Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,359 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 74,357 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 73,521 miles

front chassis corroded out side area

Pass 29 May 2007 73,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,803 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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EJD 918J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJD 918J, 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

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What year was EJD 918J registered?

EJD 918J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is EJD 918J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJD 918J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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