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GTV 877D

1966 Rover P5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,271 mi
Last recorded22,271 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1966 Rover P558,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTV 877D
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 22,271 miles

Central many repairs done to underside all heavily blacked

Central oil leak on underside front probably from gearbox

Offside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened parking brake swivel (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 20,608 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 20,561 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement compensator on rear axle (3.5.1k)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim not tested both dip beams not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,473 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 18,467 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 14,050 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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GTV 877D is a 1966 Rover P5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GTV 877D, 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 GTV 877D registered?

GTV 877D is a 1966 Rover P5, first registered on 1 April 1966.

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The MOT history for GTV 877D shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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