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HPJ 189K

1971 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,586 mi
Last recorded19,586 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 3500 S59,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPJ 189K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 19,586 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 19,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 19,071 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 19,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 18,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,031 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,038 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 16,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 16,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,649 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,872 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seats fitted in both rear outer positions, therefore unable to check adult seat belts correctly

major welding repair work undertaken on vehicle

offside rear wing slightly corroded

slight corrosion by d-post on offside rear

slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

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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HPJ 189K is a 1971 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,596 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 HPJ 189K, 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 55 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 HPJ 189K registered?

HPJ 189K is a 1971 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 11 November 1971.

Is HPJ 189K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPJ 189K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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