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HYW 871N

1975 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2005
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYW 871N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2005 73,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in very poor condition

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 73,581 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HYW 871N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 HYW 871N, 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 HYW 871N?

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What year was HYW 871N registered?

HYW 871N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HYW 871N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYW 871N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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