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FVG 785J

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,730 mi
Last recorded64,730 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 785J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,730 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,660 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 64,567 miles

n/s window washer

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,251 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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FVG 785J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FVG 785J, 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 785J?

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What year was FVG 785J registered?

FVG 785J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is FVG 785J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVG 785J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVG 785J have outstanding finance?

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