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DUD 553K

1972 Rover P5

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,147 mi
Last recorded16,147 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUD 553K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 16,147 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 16,147 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bushes slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering idler has slight play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance low on OSR

Petrol cap seal in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2022 13,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM LINK BAR BALL JIONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL CAP SEAL

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOST FRONT BUSHS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front STEERING DROP BAR SLIGHT LIFT

Offside Rear OS BRAKE WEAK ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 4 Jun 2021 11,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 10,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 10,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also cracked and brittle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 7,053 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 7,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 4,400 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 4,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear totally detached (2.4.B.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,909 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

nsf nsr osr tyres are all wearing on the edges

oil leak

pas system has a slight weap

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,556 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nsf tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 99,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nsf tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,449 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 97,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,936 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,106 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 88,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 85,444 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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DUD 553K is a 1972 Rover P5 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DUD 553K, 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.

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DUD 553K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 21 January 1972.

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