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ERC 284J

1971 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 284J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,170 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2018 88,061 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no split pins lower suspension tie bar nuts

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2018 88,055 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill seam near centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer part of cross member behind torsion bar anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering locking device missing no split pins in both front lower arm nuts (2.1.3 (d))

Steering locking device missing steering box drop arm lock tab not folded (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear jacking points corroded / insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2016 87,839 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired torsion bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 82,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,794 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,941 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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ERC 284J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ERC 284J, 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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ERC 284J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 22 January 1971.

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