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LWR 117H

1970 Rover P5

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,645 mi
Last recorded77,645 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWR 117H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,474 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,813 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,759 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 72,274 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 71,256 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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LWR 117H is a 1970 Rover P5 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,483 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 LWR 117H, 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 56 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 LWR 117H registered?

LWR 117H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 21 April 1970.

Is LWR 117H safe to buy?

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