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AB 123

1971 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,044 mi
Last recorded75,044 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB 123
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,795 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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AB 123 is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AB 123, 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 AB 123?

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What year was AB 123 registered?

AB 123 is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is AB 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB 123 shows 5 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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