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BRU 677A

1963 Rover 3 Litre

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,711 mi
Last recorded48,711 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1963 Rover 3 Litre52,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 677A
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,515 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges/perrished split

both outer sills corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2014 48,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges/perrished split

both outer sills corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,923 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 47,591 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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BRU 677A is a 1963 Rover 3 Litre in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 52,921 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 BRU 677A, 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 63 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRU 677A?

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What year was BRU 677A registered?

BRU 677A is a 1963 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 24 October 1963.

Is BRU 677A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 677A shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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