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VOP 397J

1970 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,956 mi
Last recorded41,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOP 397J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 41,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 41,818 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,960 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 40,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,254 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,460 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,832 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 38,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 38,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,114 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 38,114 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,282 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 36,500 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 36,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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VOP 397J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VOP 397J, 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 VOP 397J registered?

VOP 397J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 24 August 1970.

Is VOP 397J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOP 397J shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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