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BRU 648A

1963 Rover 3 Litre

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,745 mi
Last recorded90,745 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1963 Rover 3 Litre52,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 648A
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,261 miles

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,523 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,734 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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BRU 648A is a 1963 Rover 3 Litre in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 52,921 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 BRU 648A, 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 63 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 BRU 648A?

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What year was BRU 648A registered?

BRU 648A is a 1963 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 20 August 1963.

Is BRU 648A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 648A shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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