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HGF 702K

1972 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

3,787 mi
Last recorded3,787 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 702K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 3,787 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 3,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 3,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 3,414 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 3,017 miles

oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2014 2,612 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 1,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,211 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 97,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust smoking slighty

Pass 20 Sep 2008 96,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,914 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 96,908 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 702K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,529cc 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 HGF 702K, 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 HGF 702K registered?

HGF 702K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is HGF 702K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGF 702K 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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