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WSK 168

1960 Rover P5

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1960 Rover P551,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSK 168
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,334 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,260 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,197 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,891 miles

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

both headlight lens starting to corrode

Fail 1 Feb 2010 86,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight lens starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,660 miles

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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WSK 168 is a 1960 Rover P5 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WSK 168, 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 WSK 168 registered?

WSK 168 is a 1960 Rover P5, first registered on 21 September 1960.

Is WSK 168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSK 168 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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