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MMK 872L

1972 Rover P5

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,419 mi
Last recorded60,419 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMK 872L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 60,419 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 59,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 59,738 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2014 59,737 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,284 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 59,068 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 1,974 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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MMK 872L is a 1972 Rover P5 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MMK 872L, 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 MMK 872L registered?

MMK 872L is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is MMK 872L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMK 872L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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