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GRU 91D

1966 Rover 3 Litre

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,149 mi
Last recorded90,149 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1966 Rover 3 Litre54,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 91D
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 89,123 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,447 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 85,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,287 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 81,169 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,664 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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GRU 91D is a 1966 Rover 3 Litre in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1966 Rover 3 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 54,853 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 GRU 91D, 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 60 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 GRU 91D?

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What year was GRU 91D registered?

GRU 91D is a 1966 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 6 June 1966.

Is GRU 91D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRU 91D shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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