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HGY 777K

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,751 mi
Last recorded80,751 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 777K
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,500 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,163 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,866 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2010 74,878 miles

powersteering fluid leak

Pass 15 May 2009 74,445 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 73,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 73,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 72,732 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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HGY 777K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HGY 777K, 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

How do I check the history of HGY 777K?

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What year was HGY 777K registered?

HGY 777K is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is HGY 777K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGY 777K shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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