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658 XUL

2008 Rover 3 Litre

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration658 XUL
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,107 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,874 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,921 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,921 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,873 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,730 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,730 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 67,446 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,543 miles

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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658 XUL is a 2008 Rover 3 Litre in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 658 XUL, 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 18 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 658 XUL registered?

658 XUL is a 2008 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is 658 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 658 XUL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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