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WKV 697K

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,586 mi
Last recorded98,586 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKV 697K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,586 miles

Engine oil contaminated with fuel.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Numerous underside welding repairs.

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various front and rear suspension components - surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Nov 2021 98,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various chassis / suspension corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 98,549 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various chassis / suspension corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,544 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,400 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,400 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,249 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body covered in underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,957 miles

Oil leak

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 97,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 97,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 97,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 87,672 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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WKV 697K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKV 697K, 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.

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What year was WKV 697K registered?

WKV 697K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 August 1971.

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