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FMW 409J

1971 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 409J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,791 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,791 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,164 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 78,530 miles

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

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

corrosion evident under o/s/f floor but outside prescribed areas

Fail 5 May 2010 78,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,161 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 87,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,709 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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FMW 409J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FMW 409J, 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 FMW 409J registered?

FMW 409J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is FMW 409J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 409J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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