1961 Rover Unknown 2.6L Petrol · 484 BCG
1961 Rover Unknown (2.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 1961. Recorded mileage 71,496 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
484 BCG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 71,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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484 BCG Mileage History
- 18/05/202266,794 mi
- 23/05/202266,825 mi+31 mi
- 18/07/202370,117 mi+3,292 mi
- 12/06/202571,496 mi+1,379 mi
Average of roughly 1,532 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
484 BCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Rover Unknown (484 BCG) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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