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EWF 822L

1972 Rover P6

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,476 mi
Last recorded48,476 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWF 822L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 48,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 47,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 91,721 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 91,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,265 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 90,265 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,008 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 89,006 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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EWF 822L is a 1972 Rover P6 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 53,307 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 P6 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWF 822L, 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 54 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWF 822L?

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What year was EWF 822L registered?

EWF 822L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 13 December 1972.

Is EWF 822L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWF 822L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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