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EXC 729G

1969 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,224 mi
Last recorded64,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1969 Rover P562,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXC 729G
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 64,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,329 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front link arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,150 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 62,150 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,851 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 61,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,592 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,359 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,182 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,118 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 61,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,018 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,796 miles

n/s wiper damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,707 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 60,707 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,177 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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EXC 729G is a 1969 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1969 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 EXC 729G, 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 57 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 EXC 729G registered?

EXC 729G is a 1969 Rover P5, first registered on 12 March 1969.

Is EXC 729G safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXC 729G shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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