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204 VYD

1963 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,131 mi
Last recorded39,131 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1963 Rover 3 Litre52,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration204 VYD
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 39,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2015 37,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 36,308 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,020 miles

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,047 miles

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 1 Oct 2005 34,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 3 Litre?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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204 VYD is a 1963 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1963 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 52,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 204 VYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 204 VYD?

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What year was 204 VYD registered?

204 VYD is a 1963 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 13 December 1963.

Is 204 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 204 VYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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