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AOJ 181K

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,144 mi
Last recorded53,144 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOJ 181K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Rearmost leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2019 52,481 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,326 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 52,326 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,246 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OS rear spring rear bushes perished

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Slight leak from Power steering box

Vehicle underside has had a lot of paint/underseal applied making it difficult to fully assess condition/repairs.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 52,243 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OS rear spring rear bushes perished

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Slight leak from Power steering box

Vehicle underside has had a lot of paint/underseal applied making it difficult to fully assess condition/repairs.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,547 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,547 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 50,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,172 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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AOJ 181K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AOJ 181K, 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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AOJ 181K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 August 1971.

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