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CDC 591K

1972 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,810 mi
Last recorded21,810 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDC 591K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,810 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 21,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,666 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,499 miles

both front inner wings corroded

fuel pump mountings corroded

rear flexi starting to get corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 21,498 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front inner wings corroded

fuel pump mountings corroded

rear flexi starting to get corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,282 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 21,282 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 16 May 2007 21,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 21,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,974 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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CDC 591K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CDC 591K, 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 CDC 591K registered?

CDC 591K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CDC 591K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDC 591K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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