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HPJ 721K

1971 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,061 mi
Last recorded5,061 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPJ 721K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2018 5,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 4,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 2,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 98,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 98,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 94,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 93,102 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 89,576 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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HPJ 721K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HPJ 721K, 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

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What year was HPJ 721K registered?

HPJ 721K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 November 1971.

Is HPJ 721K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPJ 721K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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