MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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body has slight corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
All four tyres slightly perished
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear leaf spring front bushes (2.4.B.2)
Rear heater hose leaking slightly
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres perrished/cracked
all tyres starting to perrish/crack
floorpan getting tender in places
Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
all tyres cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Rover P5?
Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SEW 847K is a 1971 Rover P5 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SEW 847K, 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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How do I check the history of SEW 847K?
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What year was SEW 847K registered?
SEW 847K is a 1971 Rover P5, first registered on 14 December 1971.
Is SEW 847K safe to buy?
The MOT history for SEW 847K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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