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ADP 423K

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,705 mi
Last recorded44,705 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADP 423K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,705 miles

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,903 miles

Oil leak ()

scratches on windscreen zone [a]

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,105 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,903 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,761 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch seam, Starting to hole.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 41,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch seam, Starting to hole.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion forming o/s/f metal brake pipe

o/s/r suspension weak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,587 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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ADP 423K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ADP 423K, 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

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What year was ADP 423K registered?

ADP 423K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 September 1971.

Is ADP 423K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADP 423K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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