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DBP 990L

1973 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,689 mi
Last recorded78,689 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover P667,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBP 990L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 78,689 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes slight fluctuation

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes perished and split

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,022 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear lower arms rear bushes splitting

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

towball and electrics removed

Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,911 miles

nearside and offside front brakes slight fluctuation

offside front brake binding

towbar and electrics removed

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,897 miles

nearside and offside front brakes fluctuating

nearside and offside rear suspension lower arm bushes worn

rear towbar and electrics missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,844 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2010 67,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,514 miles

rear brakes noisey

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,281 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2007 64,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

underside plated and undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,332 miles

sill covers fitted

underside plated and undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2006 61,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 60,342 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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DBP 990L is a 1973 Rover P6 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,742 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 DBP 990L, 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 53 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBP 990L registered?

DBP 990L is a 1973 Rover P6, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is DBP 990L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBP 990L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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