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UTL 541K

1971 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,126 mi
Last recorded85,126 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTL 541K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 85,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 85,081 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 85,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 84,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,607 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 84,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,928 miles

chassis number not found on car not needed for car of this age.

rear brake application still slightly uneven in balance now 19%

Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,926 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

chassis number not found on car not needed for car of this age.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 82,874 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 82,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 82,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 8,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 81,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 81,278 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,767 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 80,099 miles

n/s/r tyre walls poor

Pass 7 Jan 2006 79,431 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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UTL 541K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UTL 541K, 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 UTL 541K registered?

UTL 541K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is UTL 541K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTL 541K shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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