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WUC 356G

1971 Rover 3500

Maroon Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUC 356G
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,550 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle is heavily coated in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Fail 22 Aug 2014 83,511 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 83,484 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,427 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,403 miles

Oil leak

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS DUE TO COVERS AROUND THEM

Pass 8 Aug 2009 83,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 83,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 83,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,321 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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WUC 356G is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Maroon with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WUC 356G, 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 WUC 356G registered?

WUC 356G is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WUC 356G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUC 356G shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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