MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?
Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.
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TBF 280J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Silver with a 3,528cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TBF 280J, 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 TBF 280J?
You can check the full history of TBF 280J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was TBF 280J registered?
TBF 280J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is TBF 280J safe to buy?
The MOT history for TBF 280J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does TBF 280J have outstanding finance?
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