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HVF 780V

1979 Rover 3500

Yellow Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,481 mi
Last recorded69,481 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Rover 350062,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVF 780V
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 69,478 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 69,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,078 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hazard lights inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,985 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,958 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

back end of sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,395 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,036 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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HVF 780V is a 1979 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,036 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 HVF 780V, 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 47 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 HVF 780V registered?

HVF 780V is a 1979 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 August 1979.

Is HVF 780V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVF 780V shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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