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WWE 609L

1972 Rover P5

Purple Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,323 mi
Last recorded14,323 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 609L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 14,323 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 14,323 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 14,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 14,054 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 14,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 13,480 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 13,478 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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WWE 609L is a 1972 Rover P5 in Purple with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,687 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 WWE 609L, 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 54 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WWE 609L?

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What year was WWE 609L registered?

WWE 609L is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 16 April 1972.

Is WWE 609L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWE 609L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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