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FKE 388C

1965 Rover 3 Litre

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,723 mi
Last recorded79,723 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1965 Rover 3 Litre54,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKE 388C
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,638 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 73,422 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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FKE 388C is a 1965 Rover 3 Litre in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKE 388C, 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 FKE 388C?

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What year was FKE 388C registered?

FKE 388C is a 1965 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 1 November 1965.

Is FKE 388C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKE 388C shows 6 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 FKE 388C have outstanding finance?

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