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204 XVG

1962 Rover 3 Litre

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,101 mi
Last recorded36,101 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1962 Rover 3 Litre59,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration204 XVG
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front steering idler arm slight play

Fail 31 Dec 2018 36,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front steering idler arm slight play

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 XVG is a 1962 Rover 3 Litre in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,130 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 3 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 204 XVG, 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 64 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 204 XVG registered?

204 XVG is a 1962 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 26 March 1962.

Is 204 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 204 XVG 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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