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VAW 999J

1971 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,179 mi
Last recorded81,179 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 999J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,841 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,429 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,268 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,212 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,928 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,146 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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VAW 999J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VAW 999J, 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

How do I check the history of VAW 999J?

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What year was VAW 999J registered?

VAW 999J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is VAW 999J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAW 999J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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