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JLB 747K

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,111 mi
Last recorded49,111 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 747K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 49,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 49,013 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ALL REAR RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SLIGHT BINDING OFF/SIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,703 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 45,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,463 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 43,460 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,636 miles

Slight noise from O/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,632 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight noise from O/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,688 miles

Centre Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,092 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 53,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,770 miles

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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JLB 747K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JLB 747K, 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 JLB 747K registered?

JLB 747K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 25 November 1971.

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