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JWT 530J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,491 mi
Last recorded59,491 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWT 530J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,491 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,335 miles

Nearside rear brake is slightly slow in application.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,661 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,353 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,087 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 51,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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JWT 530J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JWT 530J, 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 JWT 530J registered?

JWT 530J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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The MOT history for JWT 530J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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