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WNV 892

1960 Rover P5

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,546 mi
Last recorded98,546 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Rover P551,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNV 892
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,546 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 98,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,068 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battrey tray corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 96,424 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 95,088 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 31 Oct 2006 95,088 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

door locks weak action some wear suspension etc servo cylinder damaged signs of perishing and corrosion-many welded repairs front subframe suspect strength

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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WNV 892 is a 1960 Rover P5 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1960 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 WNV 892, 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 66 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WNV 892 registered?

WNV 892 is a 1960 Rover P5, first registered on 30 July 1960.

Is WNV 892 safe to buy?

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