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954 XUL

1960 Rover 3 Litre

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1960 Rover 3 Litre55,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration954 XUL
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,068 miles

offside rear boot floor corroded but not with in a 12" radius of a prescribed area

under body of vehicle heavily coated in under seal

Fail 3 Jul 2009 81,061 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

offside rear boot floor corroded but not with in a 12" radius of a prescribed area

under body of vehicle heavily coated in under seal

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,470 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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954 XUL is a 1960 Rover 3 Litre in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 55,707 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 954 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 66 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 954 XUL registered?

954 XUL is a 1960 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 29 August 1960.

Is 954 XUL safe to buy?

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