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RXA 435J

1971 Rover P5

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,163 mi
Last recorded75,163 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Rover P574,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXA 435J
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,021 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 75,021 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 74,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 74,082 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 72,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 72,463 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 72,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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RXA 435J is a 1971 Rover P5 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 74,158 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 P5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RXA 435J, 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 55 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RXA 435J registered?

RXA 435J is a 1971 Rover P5, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is RXA 435J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXA 435J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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