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MLK 180L

1972 Rover P6

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,673 mi
Last recorded83,673 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 180L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,542 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 83,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,962 miles

Slight imbalance in rear service brakes 22%

Fail 8 Aug 2006 79,945 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

Rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Slight imbalance in rear service brakes 20%

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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MLK 180L is a 1972 Rover P6 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLK 180L, 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 MLK 180L registered?

MLK 180L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is MLK 180L safe to buy?

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