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ELP 394J

1970 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,864 mi
Last recorded83,864 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELP 394J
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 83,864 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 83,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,763 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3 Litre?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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ELP 394J is a 1970 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rover 3 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELP 394J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELP 394J?

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What year was ELP 394J registered?

ELP 394J is a 1970 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is ELP 394J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELP 394J shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELP 394J have outstanding finance?

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