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OTD 77G

1968 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre55,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTD 77G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,546 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 9 Jul 2021 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bracket (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres worn

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,042 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,858 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,920 miles

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2011 65,898 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,752 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,465 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 65,454 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2007 64,629 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 62,613 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,613 miles

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

oil leak

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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OTD 77G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTD 77G, 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 OTD 77G registered?

OTD 77G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 17 December 1968.

Is OTD 77G safe to buy?

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