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DPG 495J

1970 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,163 mi
Last recorded75,163 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPG 495J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,163 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,124 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,114 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,114 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

all discs surface rust due to standing for app 10 years

n/s/f disc appears to have grease on outer

Fail 25 Oct 2012 75,113 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle rubber gaiter split

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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DPG 495J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DPG 495J, 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.

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What year was DPG 495J registered?

DPG 495J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is DPG 495J safe to buy?

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