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HHU 496K

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,704 mi
Last recorded18,704 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 496K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,518 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 17,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 14,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,054 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wing slightly damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2009 11,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wing slightly damaged

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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HHU 496K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HHU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHU 496K registered?

HHU 496K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 July 1972.

Is HHU 496K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 496K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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