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JDC 988L

1972 Rover P5

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,191 mi
Last recorded84,191 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDC 988L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,191 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 84,190 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 81,788 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 81,784 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 81,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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JDC 988L is a 1972 Rover P5 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,687 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 JDC 988L, 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 54 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 JDC 988L registered?

JDC 988L is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is JDC 988L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDC 988L 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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