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XHS 37H

1969 Rover P5

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,781 mi
Last recorded16,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1969 Rover P562,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHS 37H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bushes split and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bushes split and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 16,781 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bushes split and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bushes split and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,136 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front bearings slightly noisey

hole in off side inner wing

Pass 23 Jan 2016 14,614 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 14,604 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,313 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 13,050 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 13,050 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,548 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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XHS 37H is a 1969 Rover P5 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1969 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 XHS 37H, 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 57 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 XHS 37H?

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What year was XHS 37H registered?

XHS 37H is a 1969 Rover P5, first registered on 4 December 1969.

Is XHS 37H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHS 37H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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