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WPM 65J

1970 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,559 mi
Last recorded44,559 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPM 65J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,559 miles

Front offside & nearside front inner wing/bulkhead panels have slight corrosion

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering drag link forward ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering drag link forward ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering link forward ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering link forward ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside & nearside front inner wing/bulkhead panels corroding. Not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 23 May 2016 44,046 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,684 miles

Corrosion of nearside front inner wing upper edge.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake operation slightly lower than on nearside.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 43,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion of nearside front inner wing upper edge.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake operation slightly lower than on nearside.

Pass 12 May 2014 43,338 miles

Corrosion of nearside front inner wing upper outer edge.

Offside & nearside rear inner sill/floor areas corroding. Not excessive at time of testing.

Offside parking brake operation slightly lower than nearside operation.

Pass 28 May 2013 42,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 38,984 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 38,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake reserve on limit

Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,676 miles

handbrake reserve on limit

Pass 9 Jun 2007 38,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,676 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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WPM 65J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WPM 65J, 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.

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What year was WPM 65J registered?

WPM 65J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WPM 65J safe to buy?

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