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RXC 165M

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXC 165M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres perrishing.

slight corrosion on o/s/f jacking point.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 563,816 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 52,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear subframe bushes poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear subframe bushes poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

wipers poor

Fail 30 Jul 2009 51,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,536 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,406 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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RXC 165M is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RXC 165M, 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.

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What year was RXC 165M registered?

RXC 165M is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RXC 165M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXC 165M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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