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YOT 215J

1971 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,731 mi
Last recorded92,731 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Rover P574,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOT 215J
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,705 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,668 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 92,668 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,623 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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YOT 215J is a 1971 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 74,158 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 YOT 215J, 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 55 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 YOT 215J registered?

YOT 215J is a 1971 Rover P5, first registered on 26 January 1971.

Is YOT 215J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOT 215J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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