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HVT 154J

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,842 mi
Last recorded7,842 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVT 154J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 7,842 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 7,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 7,294 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 7,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 6,650 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 6,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 6,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 5,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,681 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 2,879 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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HVT 154J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HVT 154J, 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.

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What year was HVT 154J registered?

HVT 154J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 June 1971.

Is HVT 154J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVT 154J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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