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KHC 266K

1971 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHC 266K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 85,847 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,423 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,165 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,856 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 80,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,752 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 74,752 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,622 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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KHC 266K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KHC 266K, 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.

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What year was KHC 266K registered?

KHC 266K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is KHC 266K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHC 266K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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