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YDO 501L

1973 Rover P6

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,423 mi
Last recorded92,423 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover P667,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDO 501L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 92,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,403 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 92,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 92,053 miles

exhaust clamp broken but system not leaking and still secure

Pass 14 May 2015 91,323 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 90,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bump stops missing o/s support corrosion

n/s door mirror bit loose on mount

n/s/f seat belt buckle twisted on web

o/s washer bit low on output

rear discs slight pitting

Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,019 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 89,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2009 88,893 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,218 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 88,218 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2007 87,351 miles

Slight corrosion in prescribed area of Seat belt mounts, suspension.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 85,394 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 85,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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YDO 501L is a 1973 Rover P6 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,742 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 YDO 501L, 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 53 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YDO 501L is a 1973 Rover P6, first registered on 1 July 1973.

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