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PDT 389L

1972 Rover P6

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,187 mi
Last recorded14,187 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDT 389L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,183 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 14,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 14,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 11,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 5,221 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2012 5,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 4,824 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 4,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 4,629 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 4,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,159 miles

O,S,R Floor corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 3,578 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 3,575 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 792 miles

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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PDT 389L is a 1972 Rover P6 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PDT 389L, 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.

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PDT 389L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 24 August 1972.

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