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NPD 35D

1966 Rover 3 Litre

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,085 mi
Last recorded56,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1966 Rover 3 Litre54,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPD 35D
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,085 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

rear brakes slightly sticky

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,228 miles

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

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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NPD 35D is a 1966 Rover 3 Litre in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NPD 35D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NPD 35D?

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What year was NPD 35D registered?

NPD 35D is a 1966 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 21 July 1966.

Is NPD 35D safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPD 35D shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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