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HWB 880J

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,338 mi
Last recorded92,338 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWB 880J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,175 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,773 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 91,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure floor bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure floor bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,846 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,386 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 88,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,407 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,302 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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HWB 880J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWB 880J, 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 HWB 880J?

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What year was HWB 880J registered?

HWB 880J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is HWB 880J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWB 880J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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