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HGF 496K

1972 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,479 mi
Last recorded57,479 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 496K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 57,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 57,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,677 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,855 miles

Centre exhaust silencer hanging rubber mount broken

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,190 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,484 miles

front suspension grease shields split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Dec 2010 51,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant hose on radiator/inlet manifold leaking

front suspension grease shields split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 5,016 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2007 48,480 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,480 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 496K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Blue 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 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 HGF 496K, 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 496K registered?

HGF 496K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is HGF 496K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGF 496K 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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