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EYF 219J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Red Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,724 mi
Last recorded87,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYF 219J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,650 miles

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,646 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion in boot

n/s rear floor corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s rear floor corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 86,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion in boot

n/s rear floor corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s rear floor corroded

oil leak

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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EYF 219J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Red with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EYF 219J, 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 EYF 219J registered?

EYF 219J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is EYF 219J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYF 219J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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