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YUH 278K

1972 Rover P5

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

3,264 mi
Last recorded3,264 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUH 278K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 3,264 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 3,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 2,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 2,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear advise o/s/r axle seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 1,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 1,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 1,160 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 11,158 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 800 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 97,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 97,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 97,224 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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YUH 278K is a 1972 Rover P5 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1972 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,687 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 YUH 278K, 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 54 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 YUH 278K registered?

YUH 278K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is YUH 278K safe to buy?

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