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RVW 955K

1972 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,939 mi
Last recorded95,939 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVW 955K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

tracking

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,014 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,247 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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RVW 955K is a 1972 Rover P6 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 53,307 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 RVW 955K, 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 54 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVW 955K?

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What year was RVW 955K registered?

RVW 955K is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is RVW 955K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVW 955K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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