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LYY 82K

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,763 mi
Last recorded81,763 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 82K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,515 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 80,515 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,489 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,356 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,633 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,195 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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LYY 82K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LYY 82K, 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

How do I check the history of LYY 82K?

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What year was LYY 82K registered?

LYY 82K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 September 1971.

Is LYY 82K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYY 82K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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