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VYU 671

1971 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,333 mi
Last recorded79,333 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYU 671
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,333 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 79,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle os low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2011 78,858 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,595 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,024 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 65,929 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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VYU 671 is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VYU 671, 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 VYU 671?

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What year was VYU 671 registered?

VYU 671 is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 July 1971.

Is VYU 671 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYU 671 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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