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MOU 1L

1973 Rover P6

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,693 mi
Last recorded95,693 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Rover P667,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 1L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,693 miles

dampness around fuel sender unit

underside generally rusty

verious oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,614 miles

both rear coil springs slighty corroded

both rear lower arm bushes slighty deterated

dampness around gearbox

dampness around rear diff

front wipers smear slighty

slight corrosion around nearside rear mud flap

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slighty free play at steering wheel

underside generally rusty

verious engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2012 95,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear arm outer bushs are slightly deteriorated

brake and clutch pedal anti slips are split

brake fluid level is low

corrosion behind nearside rear mud flap, not in a prescribed area

free play at wheel is on max of 75mm

nearside main beam lens is loose

offside head lamp lens is loose

oil around the rear diff

rear cross bar/member offside bush is slightly deterioated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside steering box shaft/idler

some rad fins are slightly deteriorated and some show signs of old coolant leak

surface corrosion rear floor/cross memeber

wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,528 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 95,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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MOU 1L is a 1973 Rover P6 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,742 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 MOU 1L, 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 53 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MOU 1L registered?

MOU 1L is a 1973 Rover P6, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is MOU 1L safe to buy?

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