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WBT 646J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBT 646J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 98,999 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,806 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 98,620 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 97,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 97,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 96,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,974 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 95,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,690 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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WBT 646J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WBT 646J, 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 WBT 646J?

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What year was WBT 646J registered?

WBT 646J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WBT 646J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBT 646J shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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