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ROV 8A

1971 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,645 mi
Last recorded80,645 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROV 8A
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,645 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,453 miles

off side rear tyre inner edge worn low

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight power steering leak from around pump

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear fog lamp warning lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2014 75,585 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

auto box oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 14 May 2014 75,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

auto box oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,518 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,765 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 68,763 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2011 69,973 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 69,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,677 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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ROV 8A is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ROV 8A, 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 ROV 8A registered?

ROV 8A is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 September 1971.

Is ROV 8A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROV 8A shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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