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HVG 375L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,615 mi
Last recorded8,615 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 375L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 8,615 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 8,615 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to insecure steering arm (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Oct 2016 8,606 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working with a single operation of the switch (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inside leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose/union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe joiner (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracking between tread

parking brake only just meeting requirements

Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,036 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,744 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 6,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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HVG 375L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 61,956 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 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVG 375L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HVG 375L?

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What year was HVG 375L registered?

HVG 375L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is HVG 375L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 375L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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