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VDV 288J

1971 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,503 mi
Last recorded71,503 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Rover P574,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 288J
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 71,503 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,555 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,408 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,203 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,193 miles

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.

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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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.

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