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252 UYJ

1962 Rover 3 Litre

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,268 mi
Last recorded6,268 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1962 Rover 3 Litre59,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 UYJ
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2014 6,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 6,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 6,205 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,471 miles

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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252 UYJ is a 1962 Rover 3 Litre in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 252 UYJ, 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 252 UYJ registered?

252 UYJ is a 1962 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 2 January 1962.

Is 252 UYJ safe to buy?

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