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WAR 422J

1971 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

13,454 mi
Last recorded13,454 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 422J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 13,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 11,204 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2023 9,606 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 9,606 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 7,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 7,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 7,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 7,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 6,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 6,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 6,135 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 5,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 5,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 5,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 5,112 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 4,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 4,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 3,992 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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WAR 422J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WAR 422J, 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

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What year was WAR 422J registered?

WAR 422J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is WAR 422J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 422J shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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