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VKO 415S

1977 Rover P6

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,337 mi
Last recorded47,337 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Rover P668,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKO 415S
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,337 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 47,337 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 47,001 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 46,893 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 46,889 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 46,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,503 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,277 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,111 miles

Rear play in de-deon tube

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,764 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play de deon tube (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,260 miles

Front Oil leak ()

various corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Nov 2016 45,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

various corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,483 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 39,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,792 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,333 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,733 miles

How Reliable is the Rover P6?

Based on 2,365 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
brake recording little or no effort 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
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VKO 415S is a 1977 Rover P6 in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 68,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover P6 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKO 415S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P6 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this Rover P6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKO 415S registered?

VKO 415S is a 1977 Rover P6, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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