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DTJ 297J

1971 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,632 mi
Last recorded26,632 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTJ 297J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,632 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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DTJ 297J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DTJ 297J, 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 DTJ 297J registered?

DTJ 297J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is DTJ 297J safe to buy?

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