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OVG 505J

1970 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,250 mi
Last recorded41,250 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVG 505J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,250 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 41,105 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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OVG 505J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 OVG 505J, 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 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVG 505J registered?

OVG 505J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 27 August 1970.

Is OVG 505J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVG 505J shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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