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MDP 742K

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,759 mi
Last recorded21,759 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 742K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,142 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,312 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,318 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 19,308 miles

Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiring under bonnet insecure and requires attention

Fail 12 May 2009 19,286 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wiring under bonnet insecure requires attention

Fail 29 Apr 2008 19,225 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 19,225 miles

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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MDP 742K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDP 742K, 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.

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MDP 742K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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