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YKM 709J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,973 mi
Last recorded83,973 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKM 709J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 83,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,120 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 83,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,848 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 82,886 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,665 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 82,664 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 81,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 81,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 81,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,639 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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YKM 709J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YKM 709J, 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 YKM 709J registered?

YKM 709J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 9 June 1971.

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The MOT history for YKM 709J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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