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HYK 918N

1975 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

26,011 mi
Last recorded26,011 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYK 918N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,011 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 17,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

wiper arms fouling bonnet

Fail 26 Sep 2013 16,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

wiper arms fouling bonnet

Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,338 miles

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

vehicle is heavly undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2012 15,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

vehicle is heavly undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,069 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 14,069 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,730 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 12,729 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,319 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,134 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 9,100 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,959 miles

outer sill coverings corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2006 7,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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HYK 918N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HYK 918N, 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 HYK 918N registered?

HYK 918N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 April 1975.

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