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APK 620H

1969 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1969 Rover P562,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPK 620H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 87,195 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,775 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 85,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,432 miles

Oil leak but not likely to cause danger to road users or affect braking components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 5,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Starter motor exciter wire touching chassis (4.11 (c) (ii))

Oil leak but not likely to cause danger to road users or affect braking components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,647 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,552 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,099 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,546 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,677 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 80,033 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 77,534 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,243 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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APK 620H is a 1969 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1969 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 APK 620H, 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 57 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APK 620H registered?

APK 620H is a 1969 Rover P5, first registered on 18 November 1969.

Is APK 620H safe to buy?

The MOT history for APK 620H shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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