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FXE 429J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,293 mi
Last recorded71,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXE 429J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,293 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 71,293 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,207 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,757 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,723 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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FXE 429J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXE 429J, 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 FXE 429J registered?

FXE 429J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is FXE 429J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXE 429J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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