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500 CBY

1964 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,437 mi
Last recorded64,437 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1964 Rover P541,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 CBY
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 64,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,004 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering box has slight lift

steering idler has slight play

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,388 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,362 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,362 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Rover P5?

Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
brake binding 54
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46
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500 CBY is a 1964 Rover P5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,710 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 P5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 500 CBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P5 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 62 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 500 CBY?

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What year was 500 CBY registered?

500 CBY is a 1964 Rover P5, first registered on 1 April 1964.

Is 500 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 CBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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