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HGF 536K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,579 mi
Last recorded20,579 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 536K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 20,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 19,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 16,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed

Slight lift in the o/s/f suspension lower joint

Steering column has slight play at the upper attachment

Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger rubber mounting deteriorated

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded.

steering column has slight play at the upper attachment

Fail 4 Jul 2017 14,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger rubber mounting deteriorated

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded.

steering column has slight play at the upper attachment

Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 6,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 3,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,603 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,740 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 73,618 miles

Front & rear brake pads wearing down to limit

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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HGF 536K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGF 536K, 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 HGF 536K registered?

HGF 536K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is HGF 536K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGF 536K shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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