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CPW 946K

1971 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,888 mi
Last recorded33,888 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPW 946K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 33,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,716 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,613 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s front tyre on limit

Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,621 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,694 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 25,694 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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CPW 946K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CPW 946K, 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 CPW 946K registered?

CPW 946K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 7 September 1971.

Is CPW 946K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPW 946K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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