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SLW 109L

1972 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLW 109L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion holes to both nearside + offside front inner/outer sill

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion holes to both nearside + offside front inner/outer sill

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,967 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,788 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,737 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 491,721 miles

All jacking points corroded through in places

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded through

rear body panel corroded through on inner edge

slight leak from steering box

underside of vehicle heavily coated in wax which may be hiding corrosion on brake pipes etc

Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,716 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

All jacking points corroded through in places

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded through

rear body panel corroded through on inner edge

slight leak from steering box

underside of vehicle heavily coated in wax which may be hiding corrosion on brake pipes etc

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,697 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 91,627 miles

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

front inner arches to inner wings in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2007 91,569 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2006 91,493 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brskes binding

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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SLW 109L is a 1972 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,687 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 SLW 109L, 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 54 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 SLW 109L registered?

SLW 109L is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is SLW 109L safe to buy?

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