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FHH 547K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,969 mi
Last recorded49,969 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 547K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 49,969 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,829 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 49,829 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 49,708 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 49,708 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,364 miles

hand brake high

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,356 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,228 miles

nearside front brake binding

offside rear tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,124 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,532 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 48,202 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 48,202 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake caliper flexi hose ferrule corroded.

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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FHH 547K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 52,195 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 FHH 547K, 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 54 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 FHH 547K registered?

FHH 547K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is FHH 547K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHH 547K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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