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NRB 935J

1971 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,659 mi
Last recorded53,659 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 935J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 53,659 miles

Nearside Front tyres perrishing

Offside Front tyre perrishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 51,268 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,767 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,767 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no rear seat belts

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 50,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,319 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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NRB 935J 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 NRB 935J, 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 NRB 935J registered?

NRB 935J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is NRB 935J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRB 935J 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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