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ACF 416L

1971 Rover 3500 S

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,669 mi
Last recorded63,669 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 3500 S59,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACF 416L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 63,669 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

o/s front floor lightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 62,397 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

o/s front floor lightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 61,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,752 miles

Oil leak

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,518 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,172 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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ACF 416L is a 1971 Rover 3500 S in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACF 416L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of ACF 416L?

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What year was ACF 416L registered?

ACF 416L is a 1971 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ACF 416L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACF 416L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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