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WNJ 532H

1970 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNJ 532H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 95,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 95,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 95,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 35,005 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 94,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,625 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,264 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 92,264 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,438 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 90,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,030 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 89,960 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side and off side sills starting to corrode

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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WNJ 532H is a 1970 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNJ 532H, 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 WNJ 532H registered?

WNJ 532H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 8 May 1970.

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