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MHK 587J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHK 587J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,902 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,783 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 94,544 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 94,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 94,239 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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MHK 587J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MHK 587J, 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 MHK 587J?

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What year was MHK 587J registered?

MHK 587J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is MHK 587J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHK 587J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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