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SDF 729N

1971 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,903 mi
Last recorded61,903 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Rover 3500 S59,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDF 729N
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 61,903 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 61,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 58,883 miles

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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SDF 729N 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 66.7%.

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 SDF 729N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDF 729N?

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What year was SDF 729N registered?

SDF 729N is a 1971 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SDF 729N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDF 729N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDF 729N have outstanding finance?

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