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RAN 71L

1973 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,209 mi
Last recorded93,209 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 Rover P561,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAN 71L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,209 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 92,520 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discolored (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,600 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,085 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 88,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front slight fouling on lock

Offside Front slight fouling on lock

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,869 miles

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

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

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

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

all rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,371 miles

front anti roll bar rubbers cracking

rear spring rubbers cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,606 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Os parking brake effort low and sticking on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 80,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

suspension bushes perishing/ weak

wiper alignment poor

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,308 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,804 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,517 miles

How Reliable is the Rover P5?

Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
brake binding 54
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46
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RAN 71L is a 1973 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1973 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover P5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAN 71L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P5 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAN 71L registered?

RAN 71L is a 1973 Rover P5, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is RAN 71L safe to buy?

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