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DOT 222K

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,164 mi
Last recorded25,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 222K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 25,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,153 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 25,153 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,149 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 25,147 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 25,140 miles

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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DOT 222K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DOT 222K, 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.

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What year was DOT 222K registered?

DOT 222K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 November 1971.

Is DOT 222K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOT 222K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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