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HBY 340K

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,097 mi
Last recorded69,097 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 340K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front brake discs inner face pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2009 69,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs inner face corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,492 miles

advise corrosion os sill area advise corrosion osr spring mount area advise ns body mounts worn

damp around steering pump NO LEEKS AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 10 Apr 2008 68,489 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion os sill area advise corrosion osr spring mount area advise ns body mounts worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,445 miles

advise dampness around sterrig box advise ns/ os front tyres perished advise osf door stiff to open from out side

Fail 18 Aug 2006 68,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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HBY 340K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 54,304 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBY 340K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBY 340K registered?

HBY 340K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is HBY 340K safe to buy?

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