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YHW 603J

1970 Rover P6

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,725 mi
Last recorded84,725 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover P659,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHW 603J
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

neaside rear, front of wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear, front of wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

neaside rear, front of wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear, front of wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 84,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a structural area

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a structural area

Fail 25 Sep 2008 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a structural area

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a structural area

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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YHW 603J is a 1970 Rover P6 in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHW 603J, 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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YHW 603J is a 1970 Rover P6, first registered on 22 September 1970.

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