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GAH 312N

1974 Rover P6

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,600 mi
Last recorded54,600 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1974 Rover P653,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAH 312N
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 54,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,559 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,552 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure main beam lamp loose in fixing. (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play remote pivot bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Warning lamp does not illuminate with application of handbrake

Fail 23 Feb 2016 53,284 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Warning lamp does not illuminate with application of handbrake

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,797 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,567 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,278 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,960 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,109 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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GAH 312N is a 1974 Rover P6 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 53,556 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 GAH 312N, 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 52 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAH 312N registered?

GAH 312N is a 1974 Rover P6, first registered on 8 October 1974.

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