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ADC 717K

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,582 mi
Last recorded60,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto67,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 717K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,186 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,768 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 56,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,991 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,879 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,277 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ADC 717K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 67,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADC 717K, 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 55 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADC 717K?

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What year was ADC 717K registered?

ADC 717K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 20 August 1971.

Is ADC 717K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 717K shows 8 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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