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VKE 247H

1970 Rover P5

Maroon Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,376 mi
Last recorded40,376 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKE 247H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,088 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,049 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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VKE 247H is a 1970 Rover P5 in Maroon with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VKE 247H, 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

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What year was VKE 247H registered?

VKE 247H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is VKE 247H safe to buy?

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