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BKX 555K

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,976 mi
Last recorded17,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKX 555K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,976 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 17,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 17,764 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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BKX 555K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BKX 555K, 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 BKX 555K registered?

BKX 555K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 September 1971.

Is BKX 555K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKX 555K shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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