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FJD 396D

1966 Rover P5

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,439 mi
Last recorded38,439 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1966 Rover P558,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJD 396D
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,439 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 38,236 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,822 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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FJD 396D is a 1966 Rover P5 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1966 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 58,194 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 FJD 396D, 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 60 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 FJD 396D registered?

FJD 396D is a 1966 Rover P5, first registered on 22 June 1966.

Is FJD 396D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJD 396D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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