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HRV 386N

1975 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,393 mi
Last recorded56,393 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 386N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,393 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,686 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 53,686 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 53,686 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven Nearside brake lags behind (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,686 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,411 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

rear diff seal slightly leaking

slight engine oil leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,543 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,564 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2008 46,443 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,254 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

dust caps missing all around.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 45,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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HRV 386N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRV 386N, 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 HRV 386N registered?

HRV 386N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is HRV 386N safe to buy?

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