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OVV 283J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,354 mi
Last recorded57,354 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre53,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 283J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,354 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,323 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,628 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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OVV 283J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 53,924 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 OVV 283J, 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 56 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 OVV 283J registered?

OVV 283J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 25 November 1970.

Is OVV 283J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVV 283J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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