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YDV 555K

1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

Silver Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre56,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 555K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 98,533 miles

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,118 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 91,118 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,758 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YDV 555K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre in Silver with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YDV 555K, 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 YDV 555K registered?

YDV 555K is a 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 23 November 1971.

Is YDV 555K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDV 555K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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