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HXF 914J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,325 mi
Last recorded42,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXF 914J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front very slight deterioration on tie bar bushes

parking brake efficiency just met ( may require attention )

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,555 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,021 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Off side rear pax door does not open from the outside

Offside 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)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Off side rear pax door does not open from the outside

Offside 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,448 miles

nearside front shocker bush worn

slight steering wear

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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HXF 914J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HXF 914J, 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 HXF 914J registered?

HXF 914J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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The MOT history for HXF 914J shows 7 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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