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UXC 724J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,587 mi
Last recorded12,587 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXC 724J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,587 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 12,572 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2017 12,561 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 12,529 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 12,499 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,482 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,223 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 11,772 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,561 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 9,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,243 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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UXC 724J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UXC 724J, 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 UXC 724J registered?

UXC 724J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 22 June 1971.

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The MOT history for UXC 724J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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