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KGW 404K

1971 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,953 mi
Last recorded71,953 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 404K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,889 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 71,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,552 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 71,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,220 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

rear di dion tube gaiter perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,879 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,869 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 69,402 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,999 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,216 miles

handbrake requires adjustment.

slight fluid leak from power steering pump.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,844 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,317 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 58,317 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 57,873 miles

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KGW 404K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KGW 404K, 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 KGW 404K registered?

KGW 404K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is KGW 404K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGW 404K 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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