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DRR 879J

1970 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,371 mi
Last recorded14,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRR 879J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,234 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,031 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 11,020 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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DRR 879J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DRR 879J, 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

How do I check the history of DRR 879J?

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What year was DRR 879J registered?

DRR 879J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is DRR 879J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRR 879J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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