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CWN 243K

1972 Rover P6

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,743 mi
Last recorded71,743 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWN 243K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust under car

Pass 28 Apr 2020 71,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

few rust spots under car

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,553 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 71,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,500 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

side skirts fitted to vehicle unable to inspect sills.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 71,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CWN 243K is a 1972 Rover P6 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CWN 243K, 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.

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What year was CWN 243K registered?

CWN 243K is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 5 January 1972.

Is CWN 243K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWN 243K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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