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XCG 700J

1970 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,820 mi
Last recorded87,820 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1970 Rover P659,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCG 700J
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 87,820 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Ball joint cover slight deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 80,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,504 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,431 miles

different sized tyres fitted front to rear axles

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,623 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake flexi ferrels corroded

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play rear suspension crossmember mounting bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

nsf tyre cracking

rear brake flexi ferrels corroded

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play rear suspension crossmember mounting bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,324 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 77,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,774 miles

Forward diff mounting rubber disintegrated

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear axle gaitor split

Vehicle leaning to the o/s

Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,749 miles

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Forward diff mounting rubber disintegrated

Main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear axle gaitor split

Vehicle leaning to the o/s

Pass 4 May 2011 75,889 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 75,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,258 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f wing bigger garage needed

Pass 28 May 2008 72,892 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 71,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 701,969 miles

How Reliable is the Rover P6?

Based on 2,365 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
brake recording little or no effort 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
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XCG 700J is a 1970 Rover P6 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 59,182 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 P6 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCG 700J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P6 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XCG 700J registered?

XCG 700J is a 1970 Rover P6, first registered on 2 September 1970.

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