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WYN 299G

1968 Rover P5

Black Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,123 mi
Last recorded93,123 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1968 Rover P568,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYN 299G
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,123 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,110 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Centre Steering Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,282 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 92,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 92,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner valance o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,293 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,554 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 89,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,249 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,413 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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WYN 299G is a 1968 Rover P5 in Black with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1968 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 68,242 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 WYN 299G, 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 58 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WYN 299G is a 1968 Rover P5, first registered on 6 December 1968.

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