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GHC 227G

1969 Rover 3.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,902 mi
Last recorded3,902 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre60,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHC 227G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1969
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 3,902 miles

Slight cracking around n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 19 May 2012 3,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers starting to smeer

brake pipes been greased

oil leak from rear diff

rear brake imbalance very high

rear window cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2012 3,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes covered in underseal

both wipers not clearing screen proply

rear diff has slight oil leek

rear glass cracked

slight play in both front inner track rod ends

Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,310 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 12 Sep 2009 3,308 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wing not within 30 cm of prescribed area

Fail 21 Aug 2009 3,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 3,063 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 3,016 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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GHC 227G is a 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 60,546 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 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHC 227G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHC 227G is a 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 5 June 1969.

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