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HHC 515

1960 Rover 3 Litre

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,778 mi
Last recorded12,778 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1960 Rover 3 Litre55,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHC 515
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1960
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2017 12,778 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,744 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,774 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

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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HHC 515 is a 1960 Rover 3 Litre in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 55,707 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 HHC 515, 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 66 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 HHC 515 registered?

HHC 515 is a 1960 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 9 August 1960.

Is HHC 515 safe to buy?

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