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XVB 118G

1969 Rover 3.5 Litre

White Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,784 mi
Last recorded63,784 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre60,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVB 118G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y peice (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper king pin dust cover split

alternator loose

Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 63,223 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front jacking points not continuously welded

Fuel pipe chafing on hand brake rods (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension rudder dust cover starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 62,387 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

transittion oil weeping

Pass 22 Feb 2020 62,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

petrol filler cap seal slightly deteriorated but still maintains a seal

prop shaft centre mount rubbers slightly deteriorated but not causing excessive movement

Fail 22 Feb 2020 62,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

petrol filler cap seal slightly deteriorated but still maintains a seal

prop shaft centre mount rubbers slightly deteriorated but not causing excessive movement

Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,908 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 61,908 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,687 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XVB 118G is a 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre in White with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 60,546 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 XVB 118G, 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 57 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XVB 118G is a 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 25 March 1969.

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