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FVG 773J

1971 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,576 mi
Last recorded78,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 773J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,576 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 76,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 76,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,528 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,270 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,469 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,469 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,467 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,461 miles

centre exhaust corroded .

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 76,449 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 76,449 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,444 miles

small hole in nearside rear chassis .

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,441 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

small hole in rear nearside centre chassis .

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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FVG 773J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVG 773J, 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 FVG 773J?

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What year was FVG 773J registered?

FVG 773J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is FVG 773J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVG 773J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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