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MBD 19K

1972 Rover P5

Cream Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,182 mi
Last recorded93,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 19K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 93,182 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,389 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dips off when main selected (1.7.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

general underside previously welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,745 miles

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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MBD 19K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Cream with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBD 19K, 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 MBD 19K registered?

MBD 19K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is MBD 19K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBD 19K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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