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FVT 400J

1971 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,553 mi
Last recorded36,553 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVT 400J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,428 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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FVT 400J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FVT 400J, 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 FVT 400J?

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What year was FVT 400J registered?

FVT 400J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is FVT 400J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVT 400J shows 4 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 FVT 400J have outstanding finance?

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