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733 XUS

1960 Rover 3 Litre

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,062 mi
Last recorded36,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1960 Rover 3 Litre55,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration733 XUS
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,062 miles

Oil leak

various corrosion out of prescribed areas

various slight corrosion heavier equipment may cause holes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,562 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,470 miles

advise on bonnet pull cable brocken

Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,460 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise on bonnet pull cable brocken

Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,469 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise on bonnetwill not open

advise on boot catch

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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733 XUS is a 1960 Rover 3 Litre in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1960 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 55,707 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 733 XUS, 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 66 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 733 XUS registered?

733 XUS is a 1960 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 4 May 1960.

Is 733 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 733 XUS shows 6 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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