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WFM 426L

1972 Rover P6

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174 mi
Last recorded174 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFM 426L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,220 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 82,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 82,114 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 81,890 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes greased at time of test

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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WFM 426L is a 1972 Rover P6 in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 53,307 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 WFM 426L, 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 54 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WFM 426L?

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What year was WFM 426L registered?

WFM 426L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is WFM 426L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFM 426L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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