MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,777 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover P5?
Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SMR 278H is a 1970 Rover P5 in White with a 3,528cc 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 SMR 278H, 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
How do I check the history of SMR 278H?
You can check the full history of SMR 278H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SMR 278H registered?
SMR 278H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 13 July 1970.
Is SMR 278H safe to buy?
The MOT history for SMR 278H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SMR 278H have outstanding finance?
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