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HLR 262K

1971 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLR 262K
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,648 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,256 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 83,968 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,551 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 83,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,275 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 83,272 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 82,984 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 82,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 82,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 82,378 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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HLR 262K is a 1971 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 57,726 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 HLR 262K, 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 55 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 HLR 262K registered?

HLR 262K is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HLR 262K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLR 262K shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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