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HHP 626L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,490 mi
Last recorded98,490 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHP 626L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 98,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,154 miles

Offside Front Jacking point mount starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,983 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,231 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 97,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 97,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 97,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,052 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 96,980 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,736 miles

slight blue smoke from start

Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 96,022 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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HHP 626L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 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 HHP 626L, 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 53 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 HHP 626L?

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What year was HHP 626L registered?

HHP 626L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is HHP 626L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHP 626L shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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