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LYC 227L

1972 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,789 mi
Last recorded79,789 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYC 227L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 79,789 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 79,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 78,334 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 78,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LYC 227L is a 1972 Rover P6 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 53,307 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 P6 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYC 227L, 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 54 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LYC 227L?

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What year was LYC 227L registered?

LYC 227L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is LYC 227L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYC 227L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYC 227L have outstanding finance?

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