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NYM 938L

1971 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,747 mi
Last recorded76,747 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYM 938L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 76,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,120 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Tread Wearing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front & O/S/R Tyres Side Wall Perishing

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,845 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outter Edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,335 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2011 74,417 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 72,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,442 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,723 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 65,723 miles

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

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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NYM 938L is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NYM 938L, 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 NYM 938L registered?

NYM 938L is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NYM 938L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYM 938L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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