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DHV 980H

1970 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHV 980H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,455 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,378 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,216 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 86,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear centre inner valance corroded (holed)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,030 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

rear centre inner valance corroded (holed)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 85,697 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 85,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DHV 980H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHV 980H, 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 DHV 980H registered?

DHV 980H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 30 June 1970.

Is DHV 980H safe to buy?

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