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RRG 10J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,891 mi
Last recorded76,891 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRG 10J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 76,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 74,691 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,176 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

both front inner sills rusty

both rear jacking points rusty and inner rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

both front inner sills rusty

both rear jacking points rusty and inner rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,871 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear leaf spring rubber bushes perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,485 miles

both sides rear spring mounting rubbers worn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both sides rear spring mounting rubbers worn

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

n/s/r back plate looks wet

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,826 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,378 miles

rear brake ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2007 67,378 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,302 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 67,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RRG 10J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RRG 10J, 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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RRG 10J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 17 February 1971.

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