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UOA 439L

1980 Rover P5

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,860 mi
Last recorded90,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 439L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 90,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 90,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 90,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,816 miles

n/s/r spring bush split

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,816 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 90,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 90,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 90,513 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 90,244 miles

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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UOA 439L is a 1980 Rover P5 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UOA 439L, 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 46 years old, this Rover P5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UOA 439L?

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What year was UOA 439L registered?

UOA 439L is a 1980 Rover P5, first registered on 15 January 1980.

Is UOA 439L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 439L shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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