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SVK 24G

1968 Rover 3.5 Litre

Red Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,687 mi
Last recorded7,687 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre55,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVK 24G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 7,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,373 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 7,366 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2012 6,798 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 6,798 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 6,788 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,550 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 4,944 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 4,925 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 4,864 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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SVK 24G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre in Red with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SVK 24G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVK 24G registered?

SVK 24G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 20 August 1968.

Is SVK 24G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVK 24G shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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