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BLW 835H

1970 Rover P5

White Other 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,218 mi
Last recorded76,218 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLW 835H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,218 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 76,186 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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BLW 835H is a 1970 Rover P5 in White with a 3,529cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BLW 835H, 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

How do I check the history of BLW 835H?

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What year was BLW 835H registered?

BLW 835H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 26 May 1970.

Is BLW 835H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLW 835H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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