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JUV 959K

1972 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUV 959K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 44,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,758 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,687 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside wiper slight smear

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,415 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,415 miles

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

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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JUV 959K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUV 959K, 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 JUV 959K registered?

JUV 959K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is JUV 959K safe to buy?

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