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287 AVN

1961 Rover 3 Litre

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Rover 3 Litre58,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration287 AVN
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 94,834 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2012 93,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general condition of vehicle poor!

horn low audible

n/s/f floor corrosion

steering box leaking!

wiper operation deteriorating

xhaust manifold leak underbonnet

Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general condition of vehicle poor!

horn low audible

n/s/f floor corrosion

steering box leaking!

wiper operation deteriorating

xhaust manifold leak underbonnet

Pass 9 May 2011 89,343 miles

also o/s/r spring bush mount not fitted securely!!

horn slightly low audible!!

oil filler cap missing!!

oil leak underbonnet o/s area!!

slight play steering idler!!

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs underbody!!

this vehicle is fitted with "gas conversion"

Fail 5 May 2011 89,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

also o/s/r spring bush mount not fitted securely!!

horn slightly low audible!!

oil filler cap missing!!

oil leak underbonnet o/s area!!

slight play steering idler!!

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs underbody!!

this vehicle is fitted with "gas conversion"

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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287 AVN is a 1961 Rover 3 Litre in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 58,653 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 287 AVN, 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 65 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 287 AVN?

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What year was 287 AVN registered?

287 AVN is a 1961 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 12 October 1961.

Is 287 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 287 AVN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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