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ANL 246K

1971 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,822 mi
Last recorded69,822 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANL 246K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 69,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,686 miles

Advise attention to nearside rear Watt's link front bush.

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 69,673 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Advise attention to nearside rear Watt's link front bush.

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 69,122 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 69,119 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,616 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 68,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 59,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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ANL 246K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ANL 246K, 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.

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What year was ANL 246K registered?

ANL 246K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 September 1971.

Is ANL 246K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANL 246K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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