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FMT 647J

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,720 mi
Last recorded17,720 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMT 647J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside coated with underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2023 17,720 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside coated with underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2022 17,326 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 17,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded by suspension cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bracket for spring lose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 17,306 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2018 17,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 17,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of corrosion to body

Pass 12 May 2016 17,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 17,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,294 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 17,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,169 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,145 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,121 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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FMT 647J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 FMT 647J, 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 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMT 647J registered?

FMT 647J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 December 1970.

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