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HYY 84J

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,510 mi
Last recorded94,510 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYY 84J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,512 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s f n/s/r doors corroded and damaged

n/s/door trims not secure

o/sf n/s/f brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front floor has slight corrosion not in a prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,115 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,051 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 94,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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HYY 84J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYY 84J, 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 HYY 84J?

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What year was HYY 84J registered?

HYY 84J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 January 1971.

Is HYY 84J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYY 84J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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