CarVerify

Free Car Check

HDB 8N

1975 Rover P6

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 Rover P667,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDB 8N
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
View full Rover P6 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 51,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 48,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 47,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,249 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,990 miles

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

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

Slight coolant leak from water pump area

Slight leak from powersteering pump

Slight oil leak from gearbox/engine area

Fail 17 Jun 2015 44,990 miles

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

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

Slight coolant leak from water pump area

Slight leak from powersteering pump

Slight oil leak from gearbox/engine area

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 May 2013 44,063 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2012 43,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,884 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,572 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 37,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Rover P6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HDB 8N is a 1975 Rover P6 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 67,334 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 HDB 8N, 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 51 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HDB 8N?

You can check the full history of HDB 8N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HDB 8N registered?

HDB 8N is a 1975 Rover P6, first registered on 10 February 1975.

Is HDB 8N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDB 8N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HDB 8N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HDB 8N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.