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VRU 770J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,292 mi
Last recorded80,292 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 770J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 80,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 79,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,667 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 79,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 79,609 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 79,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 79,542 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 79,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 79,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2007 79,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 79,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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VRU 770J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRU 770J, 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 VRU 770J?

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What year was VRU 770J registered?

VRU 770J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 13 May 1971.

Is VRU 770J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 770J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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