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DDM 379J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,888 mi
Last recorded49,888 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDM 379J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,811 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,516 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 48,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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DDM 379J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 56,539 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 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDM 379J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DDM 379J?

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What year was DDM 379J registered?

DDM 379J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is DDM 379J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDM 379J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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