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DJX 271D

1966 Rover 3 Litre

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1966 Rover 3 Litre54,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJX 271D
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,981 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2016 77,981 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,923 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

unable to determine true codition of weldin g work carried out due to high amounts of underseal/sealer

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,890 miles

unable to determine true condion of chassis/sills due to high amounts of underseal

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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DJX 271D is a 1966 Rover 3 Litre in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1966 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 54,853 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 DJX 271D, 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 60 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 DJX 271D registered?

DJX 271D is a 1966 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 14 April 1966.

Is DJX 271D safe to buy?

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