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MBD 229K

1972 Rover P6

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,810 mi
Last recorded79,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 229K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,611 miles

Nearside front floor holed and corroded. but not within prescribed area.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 1,284 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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MBD 229K is a 1972 Rover P6 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MBD 229K, 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

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What year was MBD 229K registered?

MBD 229K is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is MBD 229K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBD 229K shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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