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EWK 887C

1965 Rover 3 Litre

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,208 mi
Last recorded45,208 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1965 Rover 3 Litre54,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 887C
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,208 miles

diff seal leak

gearbox oil weeping

rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,759 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,548 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 42,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,663 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,307 miles

Nearside Front caliper sticking slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,578 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 39,190 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,541 miles

coolant leek

Pass 21 May 2010 38,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,584 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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EWK 887C is a 1965 Rover 3 Litre in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1965 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,322 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 EWK 887C, 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 61 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 EWK 887C?

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What year was EWK 887C registered?

EWK 887C is a 1965 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 28 May 1965.

Is EWK 887C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWK 887C shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EWK 887C have outstanding finance?

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