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YYR 550H

1970 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,343 mi
Last recorded67,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover P561,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYR 550H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,343 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 67,342 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 67,162 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,220 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,518 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,442 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,176 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,176 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,906 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box weeping oil

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 17 Apr 2009 60,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box weeping oil

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 30 May 2007 59,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,008 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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YYR 550H is a 1970 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,483 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 YYR 550H, 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 56 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYR 550H registered?

YYR 550H is a 1970 Rover P5, first registered on 8 April 1970.

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