MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
de-dion tube boot split
Battery insecure
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVN 226J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 FVN 226J, 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 FVN 226J registered?
FVN 226J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 22 October 1970.
Is FVN 226J safe to buy?
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