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HMA 554G

1968 Rover P5

Maroon Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

10,172 mi
Last recorded10,172 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1968 Rover P568,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMA 554G
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 9,290 miles

Oil leak

Various oil leaks.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 9,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 7,808 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 7,805 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 7,795 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,727 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

lefthand front jacking point corroded

lefthand front top ball joint gator split

lefthand rear jacking point corroded

rear leaf spring rear support rubbers in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2011 7,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

lefthand front jacking point corroded

lefthand front top ball joint gator split

lefthand rear jacking point corroded

rear leaf spring rear support rubbers in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2010 7,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 6,928 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2009 6,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,110 miles

Handbrake linkage worn.

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Aug 2008 6,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake linkage worn.

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 4,767 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 4,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,406 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 3,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HMA 554G is a 1968 Rover P5 in Maroon with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1968 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 68,242 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 HMA 554G, 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 58 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMA 554G registered?

HMA 554G is a 1968 Rover P5, first registered on 28 November 1968.

Is HMA 554G safe to buy?

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