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PGH 659E

1967 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,049 mi
Last recorded69,049 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1967 Rover 3 Litre49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 659E
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,049 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside hand brake effort on pass mark

slight imbalance on front brake effort

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,530 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 61,260 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 61,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,686 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 57,145 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 56,244 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,393 miles

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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PGH 659E is a 1967 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1967 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 49,174 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 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGH 659E, 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 59 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 PGH 659E registered?

PGH 659E is a 1967 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 17 March 1967.

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