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JMM 985K

1971 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,151 mi
Last recorded31,151 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover P574,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMM 985K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,151 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,466 miles

genaral rust under car

Fail 22 Mar 2015 30,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

filler to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes deteriated

nearside front wheel arch holed not in a perscribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,219 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 29,219 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,440 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,567 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,608 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,508 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 19,508 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 15,734 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

P.A.S damp only NOT leaking.

offside rear door shut hold but not near low bearing point

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels seems to be in sterring arms, but all ok at present moment.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 9,645 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

P.A.S damp only not leaking

offside rear door shut hold but not near low bearing point

offside rear water pipe leaking.

slight play in both front wheels, seems to be in sterring arms all ok at the moment

Pass 9 Mar 2006 6,216 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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JMM 985K is a 1971 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1971 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 74,158 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 JMM 985K, 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 55 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JMM 985K is a 1971 Rover P5, first registered on 2 December 1971.

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