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LHK 890P

1975 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,428 mi
Last recorded95,428 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHK 890P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,428 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 88,498 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2015 88,430 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

floor pan corroding

Pass 10 May 2014 81,237 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 81,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,315 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 72,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 71,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 71,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,947 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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LHK 890P is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LHK 890P, 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 LHK 890P registered?

LHK 890P is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 August 1975.

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