MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,503 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/r brake binding preventing full inspection of wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Rover P5?
Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VDV 288J is a 1971 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1971 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 74,158 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 VDV 288J, 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 55 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 VDV 288J?
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What year was VDV 288J registered?
VDV 288J is a 1971 Rover P5, first registered on 7 June 1971.
Is VDV 288J safe to buy?
The MOT history for VDV 288J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VDV 288J have outstanding finance?
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