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TBP 685M

1974 Rover P6

Red Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,308 mi
Last recorded43,308 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Rover P653,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBP 685M
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,308 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear brake has a slight bind.

o/s front tyre has age related cracking to side walls not deep enough to reach the cords.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,772 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion forming in n/s & o/s rear axle bump stop brackets.

o/s front steerin g box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,739 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,630 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,618 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 36,618 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,561 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,806 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 35,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.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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TBP 685M is a 1974 Rover P6 in Red with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 53,556 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 TBP 685M, 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 52 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBP 685M registered?

TBP 685M is a 1974 Rover P6, first registered on 23 May 1974.

Is TBP 685M safe to buy?

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