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FJJ 424J

1971 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,051 mi
Last recorded1,051 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJJ 424J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 1,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,389 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,144 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,346 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 98,343 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 85,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hole in n/s inner wing

various corrosion on body

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 9 May 2007 84,826 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 84,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 84,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FJJ 424J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJJ 424J, 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 FJJ 424J registered?

FJJ 424J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is FJJ 424J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJJ 424J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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