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XNJ 896

1962 Rover 3 Litre

Maroon Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,657 mi
Last recorded62,657 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1962 Rover 3 Litre59,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNJ 896
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1962
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,657 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering idler

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 May 2016 62,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Power steering slight leak

Pass 28 May 2015 62,651 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,637 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 62,637 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 62,635 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering idler slightly worn

Fail 14 May 2013 62,635 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering idler slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2012 62,614 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

slight leak on power steering box

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 11 May 2011 62,541 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 62,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 62,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 62,214 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 May 2009 62,214 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 61,933 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 61,933 miles

Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,782 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 61,782 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,650 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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XNJ 896 is a 1962 Rover 3 Litre in Maroon with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1962 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,130 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 XNJ 896, 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 64 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 XNJ 896 registered?

XNJ 896 is a 1962 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 20 August 1962.

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