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HMX 917N

1975 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,885 mi
Last recorded89,885 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMX 917N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 74,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 66,930 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 19,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,052 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 2 May 2009 12,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,105 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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HMX 917N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HMX 917N, 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

How do I check the history of HMX 917N?

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What year was HMX 917N registered?

HMX 917N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 March 1975.

Is HMX 917N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMX 917N shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HMX 917N have outstanding finance?

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