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HGF 537K

1972 Rover Coupe

Black Diesel 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,058 mi
Last recorded96,058 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Coupe62,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 537K
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,529cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff leaking

rear spring bush perished

Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear spring bush perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2016 96,037 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,028 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 96,028 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,000 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 96,000 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,880 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,702 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Coupe?

Based on 608 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
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HGF 537K is a 1972 Rover Coupe in Black with a 3,529cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 62,115 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGF 537K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Rover Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGF 537K registered?

HGF 537K is a 1972 Rover Coupe, first registered on 29 March 1972.

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