MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BUV 847H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 BUV 847H, 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
How do I check the history of BUV 847H?
You can check the full history of BUV 847H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BUV 847H registered?
BUV 847H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 June 1970.
Is BUV 847H safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUV 847H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BUV 847H have outstanding finance?
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