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XAR 774J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

White Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,779 mi
Last recorded69,779 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 774J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 69,779 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,866 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 64,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,765 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,765 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,618 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,800 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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XAR 774J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in White with a 3,529cc 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 XAR 774J, 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 XAR 774J?

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What year was XAR 774J registered?

XAR 774J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 14 June 1971.

Is XAR 774J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAR 774J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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