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RUE 479F

1968 Rover P6

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,928 mi
Last recorded25,928 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1968 Rover P626,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 479F
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,928 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively service brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear di dionne tube gaiter slightly split

Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,843 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,831 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,797 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Os front mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear dondion tube gaiter splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2014 25,233 miles

ns rear parking brake effort very low

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,037 miles

advise offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 23,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion on o/s and n/s rear inner arches

rear axle boot deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,941 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front discs slightly coroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,173 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,136 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,217 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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RUE 479F is a 1968 Rover P6 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1968 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 26,799 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 RUE 479F, 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 58 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUE 479F registered?

RUE 479F is a 1968 Rover P6, first registered on 23 April 1968.

Is RUE 479F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUE 479F shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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