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ORA 562J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,224 mi
Last recorded15,224 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORA 562J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 15,224 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 15,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,975 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 14,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,825 miles

N\S wiper poor to clear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O\S\F suspension inner rebound rubber missing.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 14,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N\S wiper poor to clear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O\S\F suspension inner rebound rubber missing.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 13,791 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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ORA 562J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ORA 562J, 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 ORA 562J?

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What year was ORA 562J registered?

ORA 562J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is ORA 562J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORA 562J shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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