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JYR 553K

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,319 mi
Last recorded1,319 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYR 553K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2006 1,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front sill hass small amount of corosion

Pass 26 Jul 2005 98,243 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 98,243 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

sill panels screwed on. advise sort from mot help line.

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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JYR 553K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 JYR 553K, 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 JYR 553K registered?

JYR 553K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JYR 553K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYR 553K shows 3 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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