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FJJ 444J

1971 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,815 mi
Last recorded76,815 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJJ 444J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 73,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,129 miles

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear outer body to sill slightly corroded and slight corrosion to n/s rear closing sill

Fail 25 May 2012 73,129 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear outer body to sill slightly corroded and slight corrosion to n/s rear closing sill

Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,904 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 72,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 72,637 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,592 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

slight oil leaking from n/s rear axle seal but not affecting brake effort

Pass 26 May 2007 72,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 72,423 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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FJJ 444J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FJJ 444J, 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 444J registered?

FJJ 444J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is FJJ 444J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJJ 444J shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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