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HGF 404K

1972 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,294 mi
Last recorded3,294 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 404K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 3,294 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside rear leaf spring mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 3,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 2,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 2,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 2,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 2,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 2,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 2,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 2,026 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 1,757 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 1,362 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side front inside wheel arch is slightly corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 1,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side front inside wheel arch is slightly corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 1,293 miles

mearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

powersteering pump weepy - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,104 miles

Hazard warning and Rear fog lamps not fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,742 miles

centre propshaft support bracket - play

nearside and offside front seatbelts fraying / fluffing on edges

powersteering pump weeping

Fail 25 Oct 2011 95,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

centre propshaft support bracket - play

nearside and offside front seatbelts fraying / fluffing on edges

powersteering pump weeping

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,719 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 93,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HGF 404K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGF 404K, 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 HGF 404K registered?

HGF 404K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 April 1972.

Is HGF 404K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGF 404K shows 18 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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