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WRL 515J

1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Other 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,209 mi
Last recorded8,209 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto59,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRL 515J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 8,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 6,449 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 6,441 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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WRL 515J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 59,563 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRL 515J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WRL 515J registered?

WRL 515J is a 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 21 October 1970.

Is WRL 515J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRL 515J 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.

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