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VVF 468H

1970 Rover P5

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,701 mi
Last recorded39,701 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVF 468H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 39,283 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s underside vehicle covered in anti corrosion spray and brake pipes (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 38,941 miles

slight corrosion on o/s n/s inner outer sils

Fail 18 May 2017 38,941 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion on o/s n/s inner outer sils

Pass 25 May 2016 38,421 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front/rear and o./s n/s inner sils (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 37,838 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 36,703 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 36,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2011 33,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 31,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,835 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 31,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VVF 468H is a 1970 Rover P5 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVF 468H, 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.

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What year was VVF 468H registered?

VVF 468H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is VVF 468H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVF 468H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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