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SAL 756

1976 Rover P6

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,076 mi
Last recorded77,076 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1976 Rover P652,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 756
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 76,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,642 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,378 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,398 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,758 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 60,651 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,746 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 57,611 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,849 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,701 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,159 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,404 miles

n\s\r caliper damp

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 35,253 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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SAL 756 is a 1976 Rover P6 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1976 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 52,448 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 SAL 756, 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 50 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 SAL 756 registered?

SAL 756 is a 1976 Rover P6, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is SAL 756 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 756 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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