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JYV 850K

1972 Rover P5

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,218 mi
Last recorded17,218 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYV 850K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 17,218 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 17,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 16,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 14,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,130 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,869 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,359 miles

Centre exhaust split.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 11,359 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Split in stainless steel exhaust-behind first box.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,450 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 10,441 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All rear spring mounts deteriorating.

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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JYV 850K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYV 850K, 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 JYV 850K registered?

JYV 850K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 29 March 1972.

Is JYV 850K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYV 850K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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