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HUE 537L

1972 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,688 mi
Last recorded48,688 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 537L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 48,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 48,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,124 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 47,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 46,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,269 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 39,555 miles

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

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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HUE 537L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HUE 537L, 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 HUE 537L registered?

HUE 537L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HUE 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUE 537L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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