MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (edge) (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill lower edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Front body mounts have slight play
Offside front leaf spring covered and may require further investigation
Under side of vehicle has slight corrosion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MID EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET MATERIAL IS DETERIATED
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?
Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVT 923J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FVT 923J, 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 FVT 923J registered?
FVT 923J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is FVT 923J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVT 923J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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