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PJT 604J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 604J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,012 miles

ALL PEDALS WELD MODIFIED

BUMP STOP WEAR REAR

EXHAUST CORROSION

FRONT HUB SEAL LEAKING

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

LIGHT VISUAL SMOKE

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 39,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front no plate detorating

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,036 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PJT 604J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJT 604J, 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 PJT 604J registered?

PJT 604J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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