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BUJ 87K

1972 Rover P6

Yellow Petrol 3448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,370 mi
Last recorded87,370 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 87K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,448cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,370 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,942 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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BUJ 87K is a 1972 Rover P6 in Yellow with a 3,448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUJ 87K, 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 BUJ 87K registered?

BUJ 87K is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is BUJ 87K safe to buy?

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