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RBY 440K

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,715 mi
Last recorded12,715 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 440K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 12,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 6,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 4,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 2,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 1,910 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 1,892 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 1,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 1,352 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 98,633 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 98,633 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 96,996 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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RBY 440K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RBY 440K, 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 RBY 440K registered?

RBY 440K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is RBY 440K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 440K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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