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GEH 718D

1966 Rover 3 Litre

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,282 mi
Last recorded86,282 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1966 Rover 3 Litre54,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEH 718D
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,119 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 85,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,925 miles

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

middle exhaust box templey repaired

Pass 3 Mar 2006 84,748 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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GEH 718D is a 1966 Rover 3 Litre in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GEH 718D, 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 GEH 718D registered?

GEH 718D is a 1966 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 1 April 1966.

Is GEH 718D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEH 718D shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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