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KBM 305G

1968 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre55,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBM 305G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 71,484 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 71,473 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,267 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,263 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,110 miles

rear leaf spring mounting rubbers in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,107 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

propshaft universal joint worn (dangerous)

rear leaf spring mounting rubbers in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,574 miles

body mounting area corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 54,574 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

body mounting area corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,249 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

autobox leaking oil

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,216 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

gear box leaking oil

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,099 miles

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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KBM 305G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 55,878 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 KBM 305G, 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 58 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBM 305G registered?

KBM 305G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 27 September 1968.

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