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EYM 885C

1965 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,798 mi
Last recorded27,798 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1965 Rover 3 Litre54,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYM 885C
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,798 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 27,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,875 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EYM 885C is a 1965 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EYM 885C, 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 EYM 885C?

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What year was EYM 885C registered?

EYM 885C is a 1965 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 1 September 1965.

Is EYM 885C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYM 885C shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EYM 885C have outstanding finance?

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