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AKT 180K

1971 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,871 mi
Last recorded16,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKT 180K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 16,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 16,871 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 16,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 15,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 15,021 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 14,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 13,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 11,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 10,376 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 10,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 7,224 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 3,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,959 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,848 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 97,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,065 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 95,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 94,409 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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AKT 180K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AKT 180K, 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 AKT 180K registered?

AKT 180K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 October 1971.

Is AKT 180K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKT 180K shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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