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PUO 523S

1977 Rover P6

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,770 mi
Last recorded77,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1977 Rover P668,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUO 523S
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 77,770 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 77,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,311 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 75,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,098 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,613 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,993 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 65,993 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,282 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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PUO 523S is a 1977 Rover P6 in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 68,480 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 PUO 523S, 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 49 years old, this Rover P6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUO 523S registered?

PUO 523S is a 1977 Rover P6, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is PUO 523S safe to buy?

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