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DLU 814J

1971 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLU 814J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 97,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

various suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,358 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust has a minor leak

front ball joint dust covers deteriorating

nearside rear seatbelt tempremental

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2014 96,195 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 96,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in rear of offside sill area

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,932 miles

corrosion in o/s/r end of sill

Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,838 miles

power steering box has a misting of oil

some corrosion on rear bump stop mountings.

some movement in upper steering column mounting

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,670 miles

p.a.s box damp with oil

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,395 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,117 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear brake.

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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DLU 814J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DLU 814J, 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 DLU 814J registered?

DLU 814J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 June 1971.

Is DLU 814J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLU 814J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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