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AFK 123A

1961 Rover 3 Litre

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,879 mi
Last recorded59,879 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1961 Rover 3 Litre58,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 123A
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Inner wing has some corrosion but not excessive

Surface corrosion on sills on both sides

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,328 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 57,318 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,989 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,687 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,296 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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AFK 123A is a 1961 Rover 3 Litre in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFK 123A, 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 AFK 123A?

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What year was AFK 123A registered?

AFK 123A is a 1961 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 24 July 1961.

Is AFK 123A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFK 123A shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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