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DTB 937J

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168 mi
Last recorded168 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTB 937J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,734 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 99,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 99,029 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 99,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension cross bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension cross bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2017 98,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 98,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 97,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 97,125 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 97,125 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2013 96,428 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 96,428 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 95,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 95,406 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 94,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 93,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,987 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 92,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 90,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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DTB 937J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DTB 937J, 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

How do I check the history of DTB 937J?

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What year was DTB 937J registered?

DTB 937J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is DTB 937J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTB 937J shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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