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UUH 713J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Silver Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,039 mi
Last recorded88,039 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUH 713J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,877 miles

transmission and power steering leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,825 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,769 miles

Oil leak

underbody heavilly under sealed

Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,711 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 87,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks underside

rear lower doors corroded

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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UUH 713J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Silver with a 3,531cc petrol 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 UUH 713J, 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 UUH 713J registered?

UUH 713J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 5 February 1971.

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