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JXF 656J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,695 mi
Last recorded24,695 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXF 656J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,695 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,153 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,959 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,657 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,722 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,717 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 May 2007 22,237 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 22,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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JXF 656J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JXF 656J, 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

How do I check the history of JXF 656J?

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What year was JXF 656J registered?

JXF 656J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is JXF 656J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXF 656J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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