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AFL 892J

1971 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFL 892J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,944 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,555 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 66,543 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 56,537 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,537 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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AFL 892J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFL 892J, 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 AFL 892J?

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What year was AFL 892J registered?

AFL 892J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 May 1971.

Is AFL 892J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFL 892J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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