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OLF 560L

1972 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,620 mi
Last recorded76,620 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLF 560L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,620 miles

Both rear axle to trailing arm bushes are worn and perished

Both rear floors/inner wings and sill ends are heavily patch repaired and corroded

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

The indicator flash rate is slow

The offside front brake pipe is short and may be kinked at the bottom

The rear axle and suspension components are all heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,432 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,091 miles

heavely undersealed all seams solid at this time

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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OLF 560L is a 1972 Rover P6 in Blue with a 1,978cc 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 OLF 560L, 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 OLF 560L registered?

OLF 560L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is OLF 560L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLF 560L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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