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MBP 625J

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,086 mi
Last recorded61,086 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBP 625J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,025 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s steering arm rubbing on bulkhead

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s steering arm rubbing on bulkhead

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,318 miles

slight play in both inner steering idlers

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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MBP 625J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBP 625J, 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 MBP 625J registered?

MBP 625J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is MBP 625J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBP 625J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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