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730 CXF

1961 Rover P5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

Registration730 CXF
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 106,728 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 6,728 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,728 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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730 CXF is a 1961 Rover P5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 730 CXF, 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 65 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 730 CXF registered?

730 CXF is a 1961 Rover P5, first registered on 17 July 1961.

Is 730 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 730 CXF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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