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TTU 229H

1970 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,334 mi
Last recorded46,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 229H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,125 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all front suspension bushs starting to weeken

rear body starting to weeken

Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,125 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all front suspension bushs starting to weeken

rear body starting to weeken

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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TTU 229H is a 1970 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTU 229H, 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 TTU 229H?

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What year was TTU 229H registered?

TTU 229H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 2 March 1970.

Is TTU 229H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTU 229H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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