1962 Rover 100 2.6L Petrol · 656 XVU
1962 Rover 100 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1962. Recorded mileage 15,771 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 100
- Year / Origin
- 1962
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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656 XVU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2022
- 15,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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656 XVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1962 Rover 100 (656 XVU) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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