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PKL 321M

1971 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,225 mi
Last recorded66,225 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1971 Rover 3500 S59,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKL 321M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2006 66,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 66,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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PKL 321M is a 1971 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,596 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 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKL 321M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKL 321M registered?

PKL 321M is a 1971 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is PKL 321M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKL 321M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKL 321M have outstanding finance?

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