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DLK 816J

1970 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,394 mi
Last recorded4,394 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLK 816J
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2007 4,394 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 4,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 4,230 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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DLK 816J is a 1970 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,483 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 DLK 816J, 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 56 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 DLK 816J registered?

DLK 816J is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 12 December 1970.

Is DLK 816J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLK 816J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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