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ERD 530L

1972 Rover P5

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,364 mi
Last recorded28,364 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERD 530L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 28,364 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 28,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 26,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake effort down

Offside Front sill/jacking point corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,648 miles

n/s/r foot & hand brake efforts slightly low

o/s/f sill / jacking point corroded outside prescribed area

o/s/r shackle bushs perished

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,738 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 24,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,649 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,049 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 20,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,813 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,393 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,606 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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ERD 530L is a 1972 Rover P5 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ERD 530L, 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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What year was ERD 530L registered?

ERD 530L is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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