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AYR 865H

1970 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 865H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,434 miles

brake pedal slightly soft due to new components being fitted

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,434 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 39,080 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 39,080 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 98,675 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 98,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,332 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 98,331 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,017 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 97,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AYR 865H is a 1970 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,483 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 AYR 865H, 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 56 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 AYR 865H registered?

AYR 865H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 25 February 1970.

Is AYR 865H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYR 865H shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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