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VNV 405H

1970 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,616 mi
Last recorded62,616 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNV 405H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 62,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 58,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 56,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 54,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,939 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,657 miles

slight oil leak from steering box.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,202 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,797 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 4,905 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,175 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,835 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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VNV 405H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VNV 405H, 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

How do I check the history of VNV 405H?

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What year was VNV 405H registered?

VNV 405H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 March 1970.

Is VNV 405H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNV 405H shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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