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OPX 542M

1973 Rover P6

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,913 mi
Last recorded87,913 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover P667,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPX 542M
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,913 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to flexi hose (3.6.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,858 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 86,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,794 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,286 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 68,395 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 67,733 miles

nearside rear and offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 Dec 2005 66,947 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

under side rusty

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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OPX 542M is a 1973 Rover P6 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPX 542M, 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

How do I check the history of OPX 542M?

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What year was OPX 542M registered?

OPX 542M is a 1973 Rover P6, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is OPX 542M safe to buy?

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