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XJV 808K

1972 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,525 mi
Last recorded61,525 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJV 808K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible leak from power steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

long travel on brake pedal

Fail 25 Jan 2022 61,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping oil leaking contaminating suspension (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear leaf spring covered in material

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear leaf spring covered in material

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,060 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 57,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,498 miles

footbrake performance only just met 55%

footbrake performance only just met 55%

handbrake performance only just met 16%

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,522 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,645 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 45,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres sidewalls cracking/perishing inner and outer sidewalls

corossion/damage on rear bumper

slight movement in steering column

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,145 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

fuel filler pipe clips insecure

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arches corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 45,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres slightly perished

fuel filler pipe clips insecure

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arches corroded

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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XJV 808K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJV 808K, 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.

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What year was XJV 808K registered?

XJV 808K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 27 April 1972.

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