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XGN 157G

1968 Rover 3.5 Litre

Green Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,565 mi
Last recorded35,565 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre55,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGN 157G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,565 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,174 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 21,326 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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XGN 157G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre in Green with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XGN 157G, 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 XGN 157G registered?

XGN 157G is a 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 10 October 1968.

Is XGN 157G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGN 157G shows 8 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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