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CBL 807J

1971 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,413 mi
Last recorded90,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBL 807J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 89,244 miles

Oil leak

dampness around fuel pump/filter

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 May 2013 88,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 88,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 86,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 86,641 miles

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

Pass 12 May 2009 86,280 miles

small hole in front silencer section of exhaust

small holes in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 17 May 2008 85,485 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 85,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2007 84,925 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 84,925 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

offside rear caliper not working

Fail 10 Apr 2007 84,872 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 84,082 miles

fuel pipe from petrol pump perished

indicators a little fast

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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CBL 807J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBL 807J, 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 CBL 807J registered?

CBL 807J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is CBL 807J safe to buy?

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