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3500 RU

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3500 RU
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,431 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,251 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 84,589 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 82,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 79,835 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 76,835 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 75,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 73,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,245 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,774 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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3500 RU is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 57,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3500 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3500 RU?

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What year was 3500 RU registered?

3500 RU is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is 3500 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3500 RU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3500 RU have outstanding finance?

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