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JNF 561N

1975 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNF 561N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 77,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside covered in sealant

Fail 24 Jun 2024 77,419 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside covered in sealant

Pass 4 May 2023 77,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,142 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,982 miles

corrosion to all vehicle structure

corrosion to floors rear wheel archs and front bulk head

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,650 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight seepage from power steering pump

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,013 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,394 miles

some corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2012 74,299 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,118 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,120 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,919 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly serv on test

unable to assess codition of underbody and brake pipes due to underseal serv on test

Pass 19 Aug 2008 73,790 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 73,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,999 miles

nearside rear tyre wall split

some corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2005 72,403 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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JNF 561N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1975 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 57,909 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 JNF 561N, 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 51 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 JNF 561N registered?

JNF 561N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is JNF 561N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNF 561N shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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