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GBP 5B

1969 Rover P5

Silver Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,719 mi
Last recorded5,719 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1969 Rover P562,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBP 5B
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1969
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 5,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wing repeater not working

Offside wing repeater not working /lens missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight movement in steering box

slight wear evident on brake pedal rubber

Fail 28 Nov 2016 5,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under bonnet (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside wing repeater not working

Offside wing repeater not working /lens missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight movement in steering box

slight wear evident on brake pedal rubber

Pass 21 Jul 2015 3,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 2,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 2,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GBP 5B is a 1969 Rover P5 in Silver with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GBP 5B, 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 GBP 5B registered?

GBP 5B is a 1969 Rover P5, first registered on 1 May 1969.

Is GBP 5B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBP 5B shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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