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OPJ 327L

1973 Rover P6

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Rover P667,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 327L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,212 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,083 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion starting on offside rear step panel

Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,074 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion starting on offside rear step panel

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,708 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 86,678 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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OPJ 327L is a 1973 Rover P6 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPJ 327L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPJ 327L registered?

OPJ 327L is a 1973 Rover P6, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is OPJ 327L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPJ 327L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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