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BUV 847H

1970 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUV 847H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 82,762 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,253 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 81,249 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,746 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 80,746 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,892 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 80,092 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,652 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 79,647 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 79,025 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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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

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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.

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