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ASB 852

1971 Rover 3500

Maroon Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,814 mi
Last recorded46,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASB 852
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,581 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,446 miles

Oil leak

offside rear spring rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear spring rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,892 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,155 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,438 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,610 miles

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

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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ASB 852 is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Maroon with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ASB 852, 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 ASB 852?

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What year was ASB 852 registered?

ASB 852 is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is ASB 852 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASB 852 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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