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HDU 520L

1973 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,673 mi
Last recorded13,673 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 520L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 13,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill area slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 13,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 13,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 3 May 2016 13,650 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 13,650 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,635 miles

corosion on brake discs

corosion on inner wings

exhaust rusty and leak on o/s/f pipe

seatbelts worn and slow to return

slight bind on brakes

some corosion on underside extensive repairs to floor etc

Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corosion on all brake discs

exhaust rusty

front ball joint covers peerished

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,538 miles

corosion in boot area repaired from underneath

corosion on all brake discs

front suspension ball joint covers split

gap between wing and inner wing /bolt on type/

o/s no/plate light dim

underside and susp/parts rusty

various repairs to vehicle heavy underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Jul 2009 13,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs slightly pitted

offside rear door does not open from inside

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipe coverd in greaes can not see for corrosion

corrosion on under side lots off

corrosion under bonnet

Fail 28 Sep 2006 13,260 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise brake pipes covered in grease

Advise corrosion under bonnet

Advise heavvy corrosion on underside

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2005 13,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.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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HDU 520L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,053 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDU 520L, 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 53 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDU 520L registered?

HDU 520L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is HDU 520L safe to buy?

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