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HYU 512N

1974 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,760 mi
Last recorded67,760 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYU 512N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,760 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +slightly deteriorated and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,792 miles

oil leak

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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HYU 512N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 56,162 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 HYU 512N, 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 52 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 HYU 512N registered?

HYU 512N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 October 1974.

Is HYU 512N safe to buy?

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