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FAY 973L

1972 Rover P6

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,880 mi
Last recorded40,880 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAY 973L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 40,880 miles

all tyres perished 185r14

Fail 31 Oct 2023 40,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

all tyres perished 185r14

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,058 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,829 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,791 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,636 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r disc close too the exhaust

oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 39,154 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 38,742 miles

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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FAY 973L is a 1972 Rover P6 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FAY 973L, 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

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What year was FAY 973L registered?

FAY 973L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is FAY 973L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAY 973L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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