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DLT 538J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Silver Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,190 mi
Last recorded26,190 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto67,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 538J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,210 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,744 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 22,470 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear wing has corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,282 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side rear bump stop missing

power steering fluid low

some age cracking in all four tyres

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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DLT 538J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Silver with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 67,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLT 538J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLT 538J registered?

DLT 538J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is DLT 538J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLT 538J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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