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KBJ 530K

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,099 mi
Last recorded69,099 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 530K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,099 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 68,984 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 68,858 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,279 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 67,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 65,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 64,307 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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KBJ 530K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KBJ 530K, 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 KBJ 530K registered?

KBJ 530K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KBJ 530K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBJ 530K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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