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YNF 874A

1963 Rover P5

Maroon Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,943 mi
Last recorded67,943 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1963 Rover P552,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 874A
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 67,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 66,264 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 65,987 miles

Coolant leak

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes have been greased for protection

os front anti roll bar link thread damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,987 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes have been greased for protection

os front anti roll bar link thread damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2014 65,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been greased for protection

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,929 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,297 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,953 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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YNF 874A is a 1963 Rover P5 in Maroon with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1963 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 52,300 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 YNF 874A, 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 63 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 YNF 874A?

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What year was YNF 874A registered?

YNF 874A is a 1963 Rover P5, first registered on 12 December 1963.

Is YNF 874A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNF 874A shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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