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OGW 343K

1972 Rover P5

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,135 mi
Last recorded81,135 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGW 343K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2011 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,076 miles

Please note: o/s and n/s rear brakes binding!

o/s front and o/s rear tyres low on pressure.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,903 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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OGW 343K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGW 343K, 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 OGW 343K registered?

OGW 343K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is OGW 343K safe to buy?

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