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BFB 557B

1964 Rover 3 Litre

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,562 mi
Last recorded35,562 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1964 Rover 3 Litre53,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFB 557B
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,582 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,543 miles

N/s rear brake reading low

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,536 miles

both front tyres close to limit

both wiper blades srarting to split

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BFB 557B is a 1964 Rover 3 Litre in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1964 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 53,562 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 BFB 557B, 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 62 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 BFB 557B registered?

BFB 557B is a 1964 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 21 October 1964.

Is BFB 557B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFB 557B shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFB 557B have outstanding finance?

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