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HGC 147K

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 147K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 71,388 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,207 miles

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch to body upper and by suspension tie rods mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,969 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 70,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,858 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 70 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 70 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,596 miles

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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HGC 147K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGC 147K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGC 147K registered?

HGC 147K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is HGC 147K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 147K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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