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YKP 522J

1971 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,452 mi
Last recorded20,452 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 522J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,452 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 20,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,335 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wipers have slight wear

washer jet needs slight adjustment

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,681 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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YKP 522J is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKP 522J, 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 YKP 522J registered?

YKP 522J is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 July 1971.

Is YKP 522J safe to buy?

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