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WGJ 196G

1968 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre55,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 196G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 83,783 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 83,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 83,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 83,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 83,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 82,869 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 82,300 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 82,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 82,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WGJ 196G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WGJ 196G, 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 WGJ 196G registered?

WGJ 196G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 10 December 1968.

Is WGJ 196G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGJ 196G shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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