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HGY 751K

1972 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,147 mi
Last recorded56,147 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 751K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 56,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,795 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OIl leaks

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2023 55,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OIl leaks

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2022 55,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 54,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,218 miles

Both front metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 53,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,485 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,235 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,399 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle poor

Pass 30 May 2013 48,336 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HGY 751K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HGY 751K, 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 HGY 751K registered?

HGY 751K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is HGY 751K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGY 751K 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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