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JRO 422K

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,649 mi
Last recorded68,649 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 422K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 68,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 68,542 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,198 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,010 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 66,711 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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JRO 422K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JRO 422K, 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 JRO 422K registered?

JRO 422K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is JRO 422K safe to buy?

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