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OEY 618J

1970 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,261 mi
Last recorded82,261 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEY 618J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,261 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 7,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,756 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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Fail 23 Aug 2012 7,754 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

VARIOUS PLATE AND WELDING REPAIRS UNDERSEALED

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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OEY 618J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEY 618J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEY 618J registered?

OEY 618J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 August 1970.

Is OEY 618J safe to buy?

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