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MUP 14J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,019 mi
Last recorded89,019 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUP 14J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,019 miles

surface cracking on all tyre side walls

Pass 20 Oct 2012
Fail 31 Aug 2006 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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MUP 14J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUP 14J, 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 MUP 14J registered?

MUP 14J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is MUP 14J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUP 14J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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