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XDC 885J

1971 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,439 mi
Last recorded92,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDC 885J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 92,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 91,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,681 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,207 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,652 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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XDC 885J 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 100%.

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 XDC 885J, 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 XDC 885J?

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What year was XDC 885J registered?

XDC 885J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is XDC 885J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDC 885J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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