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HYO 493K

1972 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,284 mi
Last recorded84,284 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYO 493K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 84,284 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 83,731 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 83,500 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,408 miles

nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 24 Feb 2014 83,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,936 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,995 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,702 miles

cossosion to both rear sill's

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,699 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cossosion to both rear sill's

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,360 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,282 miles

engine running rough.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,231 miles

major repairs to undercarrage.

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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HYO 493K is a 1972 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HYO 493K, 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

How do I check the history of HYO 493K?

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What year was HYO 493K registered?

HYO 493K is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 January 1972.

Is HYO 493K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYO 493K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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