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BTR 665K

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,067 mi
Last recorded16,067 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 665K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,067 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,052 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 16,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,818 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 15,816 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,309 miles

various suspension bushes starting to perish

various underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2008 15,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

various suspension bushes starting to perish

various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,904 miles

Corrosion in N/S and O/S front floor

Fail 3 Jan 2007 14,891 miles

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

Corrosion in N/S and O/S front floor

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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BTR 665K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BTR 665K, 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 BTR 665K registered?

BTR 665K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 17 December 1971.

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The MOT history for BTR 665K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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