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VDD 976J

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,767 mi
Last recorded72,767 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDD 976J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,757 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,698 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres cracked

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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VDD 976J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 VDD 976J, 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 56 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 VDD 976J registered?

VDD 976J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is VDD 976J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDD 976J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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