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YOW 228J

1971 Rover P6

Green Petrol 3525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,520 mi
Last recorded7,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOW 228J
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,525cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,812 miles

Washers have poor opperation

Pass 26 Sep 2015 6,173 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 4,648 miles

slight play steering damper nearside.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 4,648 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 4,144 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 4,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 3,956 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 3,103 miles

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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YOW 228J is a 1971 Rover P6 in Green with a 3,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOW 228J, 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 55 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOW 228J registered?

YOW 228J is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 14 July 1971.

Is YOW 228J safe to buy?

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