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PEB 586J

1970 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,336 mi
Last recorded62,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1970 Rover P659,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEB 586J
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 62,336 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,316 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded under sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,331 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,192 miles

All front suspension under both front wheel archs, corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,185 miles

undersde of front wings and outer sills show signs of deteriation

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,129 miles

underside corrosion present

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underside corrosion is present.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,859 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 59,857 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,781 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,780 miles

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

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

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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PEB 586J is a 1970 Rover P6 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 59,182 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 PEB 586J, 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 56 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PEB 586J registered?

PEB 586J is a 1970 Rover P6, first registered on 9 December 1970.

Is PEB 586J safe to buy?

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