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DTC 565J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,986 mi
Last recorded14,986 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTC 565J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 14,986 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 14,986 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 13,986 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 13,422 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 13,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 12,354 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 11,566 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 11,566 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 10,967 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 10,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 9,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 8,972 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 8,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2011 8,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 7,203 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 6,285 miles

offside front anti roll bar bushes perished

slight play in most steering joints

Fail 23 Oct 2009 6,285 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s front anti roll bar bushes perished

slight play in most steering joints

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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DTC 565J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DTC 565J, 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

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What year was DTC 565J registered?

DTC 565J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is DTC 565J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTC 565J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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