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FAL 565J

1971 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAL 565J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,323 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside headlamp getting deteriorated

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaut front pipe deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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FAL 565J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FAL 565J, 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 FAL 565J?

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What year was FAL 565J registered?

FAL 565J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 February 1971.

Is FAL 565J safe to buy?

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