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WGH 556G

1968 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,776 mi
Last recorded65,776 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1968 Rover 350060,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGH 556G
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 65,776 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 65,776 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,107 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 65,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,729 miles

All steering joints worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,673 miles

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All steering joints worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 63,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,639 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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WGH 556G is a 1968 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1968 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 60,218 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 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGH 556G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGH 556G registered?

WGH 556G is a 1968 Rover 3500, first registered on 15 August 1968.

Is WGH 556G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGH 556G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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