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RWM 296K

1971 Rover 3500

Silver Other 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,023 mi
Last recorded73,023 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWM 296K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,774 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 72,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,965 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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RWM 296K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWM 296K, 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 RWM 296K registered?

RWM 296K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is RWM 296K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWM 296K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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