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CBE 786K

1972 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,407 mi
Last recorded23,407 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBE 786K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 23,407 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 22,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 21,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 21,493 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 21,493 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking Leaking at reserve tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At torsion spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 21,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,582 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,626 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,519 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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CBE 786K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,687 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 CBE 786K, 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 54 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBE 786K registered?

CBE 786K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is CBE 786K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBE 786K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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