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BHT 64J

1971 Rover P6

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHT 64J
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,071 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension track arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2015 75,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension track arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake caliper slightly wet but not leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2014 74,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracked

n/s/r brake caliper slightly wet but not leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,566 miles

front shocker bushes dertriorated

oil weep from engine and rear diff

slight exhaust blow centre box

Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,566 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shocker bushes dertriorated

oil weep from engine and rear diff

slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 14 May 2009 71,539 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 71,539 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BHT 64J is a 1971 Rover P6 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHT 64J, 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.

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What year was BHT 64J registered?

BHT 64J is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 19 May 1971.

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