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XJD 499G

1968 Rover P5

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,663 mi
Last recorded90,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1968 Rover P568,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJD 499G
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1968
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 89,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 89,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 89,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 88,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 88,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres , outer sidewall perished

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,036 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres , outer sidewall perished

Pass 18 May 2015 86,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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XJD 499G is a 1968 Rover P5 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XJD 499G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJD 499G registered?

XJD 499G is a 1968 Rover P5, first registered on 10 September 1968.

Is XJD 499G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJD 499G shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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