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RDO 299N

1974 Rover P6

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,042 mi
Last recorded49,042 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover P653,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDO 299N
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,042 miles

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

Offside Rear fog light not working but not mandatory on this vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 49,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog light not working but not mandatory on this vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 49,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush to body (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,042 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 4,766 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 4,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,453 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,441 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,582 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 44,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seat belt twisted

n/s/r shocker bottom mount loose

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,499 miles

n/s/f seat belt twisted

n/s/r shocker bottom mount loose

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,038 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,480 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 40,334 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 40,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RDO 299N is a 1974 Rover P6 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1974 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 53,556 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 RDO 299N, 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 52 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RDO 299N is a 1974 Rover P6, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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