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DTD 721J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

10,888 mi
Last recorded10,888 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTD 721J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 10,888 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 9,928 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 9,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 8,101 miles

inner and outer sill areas weak

oil leaks from engine and steering

Fail 26 Mar 2016 8,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

inner and outer sill areas weak

oil leaks from engine and steering

Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,997 miles

Brakes pulling to right slightly

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2013 7,983 miles

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

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion near o/s/f jacking point

Fail 4 Jul 2012 7,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion near o/s/f jacking point

Pass 6 Jul 2011 6,610 miles

baffles loose exhaust centre pipe

Fail 21 Apr 2011 6,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK , CORROSION IN OUTER DOOR SKIN , CORROSION IN ALL REAR AND FRONT BRAKE PIPES , CORROSION IN CHASSIS SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,598 miles

corrosion outside pescribed area n/s/f inner wheel arch

o/s/r brake pipe in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2010 5,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion outside pescribed area n/s/f inner wheel arch

o/s/r brake pipe in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,814 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 4,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 2,914 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 2,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 2,204 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak on engine

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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DTD 721J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DTD 721J, 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 DTD 721J registered?

DTD 721J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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