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NWR 855M

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,640 mi
Last recorded46,640 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto67,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWR 855M
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,640 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 46,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,130 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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NWR 855M is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 67,198 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 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWR 855M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NWR 855M registered?

NWR 855M is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NWR 855M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWR 855M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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