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MVU 518G

1969 Rover 3.5 Litre

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,913 mi
Last recorded65,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre60,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVU 518G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1969
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,391 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 99,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,865 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,734 miles

Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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MVU 518G is a 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 60,546 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 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MVU 518G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MVU 518G?

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What year was MVU 518G registered?

MVU 518G is a 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 25 July 1969.

Is MVU 518G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVU 518G shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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