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HMO 149K

1972 Rover P6

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMO 149K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,451 miles

front suspension surface rust

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,492 miles

exhaust is getting rusted

front tyres wearing slightly on outside

o/side and n/side rear wheel arches and sills getting rusted

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in steering box and arms

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,648 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,648 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,459 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r bumpstop missing

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,850 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/side rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,153 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 66,144 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,438 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,667 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,109 miles

hole in outer sill (not load bearing) o/s/f (advise).

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,419 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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HMO 149K is a 1972 Rover P6 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 53,307 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 HMO 149K, 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 54 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMO 149K registered?

HMO 149K is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is HMO 149K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMO 149K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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