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LBF 513H

1970 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,101 mi
Last recorded14,101 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1970 Rover P659,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBF 513H
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 14,101 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 14,096 miles

Nearside Steering component fractured to the extent that steering is affected steering control pivot insecure under bonnet (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 13,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mount defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 12,797 miles

Central Front gearbox mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak and diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 10,510 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 8,113 miles

slight dampness by master cylinder pot

Fail 3 Aug 2017 8,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 4,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 2,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 2,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 1,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,802 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rubber bush on lower mounting of o/s/front shocker has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 98,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 96,470 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 96,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,025 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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LBF 513H is a 1970 Rover P6 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1970 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 59,182 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 LBF 513H, 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 56 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LBF 513H is a 1970 Rover P6, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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