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FLT 797J

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,614 mi
Last recorded58,614 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLT 797J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 58,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 58,506 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 68,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 57,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 57,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 57,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Disintegrating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake Binding

Pass 13 May 2020 57,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,615 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,899 miles

n/s/f brake caliper damp

Pass 13 May 2016 94,690 miles

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

front doors a bit difficult to open

Fail 13 May 2016 94,690 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,306 miles

o/s/r handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake backplate

steering box has slight seepage

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,635 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r backplate damp

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,537 miles

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

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,915 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 92,915 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes out of balance. Nearside low. Overall efficiency OK

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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FLT 797J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FLT 797J, 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

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What year was FLT 797J registered?

FLT 797J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is FLT 797J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLT 797J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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