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BLU 130H

1969 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,799 mi
Last recorded32,799 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1969 Rover P562,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 130H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 32,799 miles

underseal evident

Fail 19 Nov 2019 32,793 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working nearside front and nearside rear sidelights not working with switch in sidelight position (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 32,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,618 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Box (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Box (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,618 miles

Offside front Torsion spring bush perished

Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point and areas (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion spring bush perished

Oil leak ()

Steering box leaking causing suspension rubber bushes to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,618 miles

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

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,589 miles

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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BLU 130H is a 1969 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BLU 130H, 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.

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What year was BLU 130H registered?

BLU 130H is a 1969 Rover P5, first registered on 31 December 1969.

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