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FHP 978L

1973 Rover P6

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,229 mi
Last recorded15,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Rover P667,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHP 978L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 15,229 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r door step corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,228 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,094 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 14,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 14,722 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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FHP 978L is a 1973 Rover P6 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHP 978L, 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 53 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FHP 978L registered?

FHP 978L is a 1973 Rover P6, first registered on 4 January 1973.

Is FHP 978L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHP 978L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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