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FAN 426J

1970 Rover 3 Litre

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,764 mi
Last recorded38,764 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAN 426J
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 38,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 5 May 2023 38,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met

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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FAN 426J is a 1970 Rover 3 Litre in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FAN 426J, 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.

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What year was FAN 426J registered?

FAN 426J is a 1970 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 16 December 1970.

Is FAN 426J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAN 426J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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