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435 GOR

1968 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Green Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto44,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration435 GOR
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 80,689 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,630 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,189 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 76,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auto box leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,741 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front wing holed

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 10 Oct 2008 74,741 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front wing holed

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,860 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 72,845 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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435 GOR is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Green with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 44,749 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 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 435 GOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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435 GOR is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 18 March 1968.

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