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HHU 462N

1975 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,162 mi
Last recorded53,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 462N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,162 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 15 Jul 2024 51,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,448 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,183 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,298 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,193 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 33,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,836 miles

front uj has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,381 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,239 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,835 miles

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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HHU 462N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1975 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 57,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHU 462N, 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 51 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHU 462N registered?

HHU 462N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HHU 462N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 462N 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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