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ETF 492J

1971 Rover P5

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover P574,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETF 492J
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,888 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,883 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,739 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake rod seized at drum (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both rear inner arches corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,611 miles

light corrosion under both rear wheel archs (non prescribed areas)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,602 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/sf ,both rear inner wings corroded and holed but not in perscribed area or effecting steering ,brakes etc

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 79,585 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 79,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,332 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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ETF 492J is a 1971 Rover P5 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 74,158 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 ETF 492J, 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 55 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ETF 492J is a 1971 Rover P5, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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