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BFS 722L

1972 Rover P6

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

584 mi
Last recorded584 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFS 722L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 550 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 535 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 485 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover P6?

Based on 2,365 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
brake recording little or no effort 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
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BFS 722L is a 1972 Rover P6 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 53,307 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 P6 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFS 722L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P6 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFS 722L?

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What year was BFS 722L registered?

BFS 722L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is BFS 722L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFS 722L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFS 722L have outstanding finance?

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