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VAM 5J

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,876 mi
Last recorded47,876 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 5J
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,876 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,768 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,329 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,565 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 44,177 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 433,685 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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VAM 5J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAM 5J, 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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How do I check the history of VAM 5J?

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What year was VAM 5J registered?

VAM 5J is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is VAM 5J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 5J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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