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HGX 447K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,336 mi
Last recorded46,336 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGX 447K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 46,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 46,165 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,031 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 45,588 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 45,356 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 45,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 44,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,393 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,155 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,452 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 40,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,888 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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HGX 447K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 61,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGX 447K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGX 447K registered?

HGX 447K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is HGX 447K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGX 447K shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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