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BMT 527H

1970 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMT 527H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,289 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 24 Mar 2021 73,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,692 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 72,692 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush is missing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,585 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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BMT 527H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 BMT 527H, 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 56 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 BMT 527H registered?

BMT 527H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is BMT 527H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMT 527H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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