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BMR 770L

1972 Rover P6

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,093 mi
Last recorded84,093 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMR 770L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,801 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

side walls of tyres starting to crack

Fail 2 Mar 2016 83,800 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both sides (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor /inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

side walls of tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,112 miles

Exhaust centre rubber split but system adequately supported

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,869 miles

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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BMR 770L is a 1972 Rover P6 in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMR 770L, 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

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What year was BMR 770L registered?

BMR 770L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 11 December 1972.

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