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SJA 648J

1970 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,466 mi
Last recorded77,466 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 648J
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,466 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,355 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine ha oil leak

n/s/f tyre outerwall damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2011 77,299 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine ha oil leak

front brake pads not visable

n/s/f tyre outerwall damaged

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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SJA 648J is a 1970 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,483 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 SJA 648J, 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 56 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJA 648J registered?

SJA 648J is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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