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FPF 536J

1971 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,717 mi
Last recorded32,717 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPF 536J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 32,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 31,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,597 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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FPF 536J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FPF 536J, 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

How do I check the history of FPF 536J?

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What year was FPF 536J registered?

FPF 536J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is FPF 536J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPF 536J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPF 536J have outstanding finance?

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