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HYP 629K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,118 mi
Last recorded52,118 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYP 629K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,118 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 52,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 52,052 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 52,052 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,964 miles

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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HYP 629K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 52,195 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 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYP 629K, 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 54 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 HYP 629K registered?

HYP 629K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is HYP 629K safe to buy?

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