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OCB 959J

1970 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,872 mi
Last recorded50,872 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCB 959J
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Rover 3 Litre?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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OCB 959J is a 1970 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rover 3 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCB 959J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OCB 959J registered?

OCB 959J is a 1970 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is OCB 959J safe to buy?

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