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GJJ 554J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,340 mi
Last recorded77,340 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJJ 554J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,340 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,343 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 73,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GJJ 554J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJJ 554J, 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 GJJ 554J registered?

GJJ 554J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is GJJ 554J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJJ 554J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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