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DLT 812J

1971 Rover P6

Green Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,796 mi
Last recorded80,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 812J
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,796 miles

play nearside steering idler

Fail 16 Jun 2016 80,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play nearside steering idler

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four seat belts fraying

all rear suspension bushes perishing

bad oil leak from gearbox

surface corrosion on all suspension components

various surface corrosion on underside of body

Fail 3 Jun 2015 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four seat belts fraying

all rear suspension bushes perishing

bad oil leak from gearbox

surface corrosion on all suspension components

various surface corrosion on underside of body

Fail 19 Oct 2013 80,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid low

nearside front brake slightly binding

power steering pump damp

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,041 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all rear suspension bushes in poor condition

front brake discs very poor

front brake discs very poor

major gearbox oil leak

offside front metal brake pipe to caliper corroding

rear brakes discs starting to be contaminated with oil not enough to fail at time of test

rear from front metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2012 80,039 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

all rear suspension bushes very poor

both front shock absorber lower bushes worn

front brake discs poor

gearbox major oil leak

offside front metal brake pipe to caliper corroding

play nearside steering idler

rear brake discs starting to be contaminated with diff oil

rear from front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 May 2011 79,733 miles

All disks worn thin and pitted.

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

Drive shaft UJ`s all dry.

Near side front and off side front flexible brake hoses, perishing.

Near side front metal brake pipe corroded.

Off side rear metal brake pipe corrodeing.

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)

Major gearbox oil leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,383 miles

Front and rear brake disks worn and pitted.

Oil leaks around gearbox area.

Slight play in front suspension steering joints.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,707 miles

Front and rear brake disks slightly pitted.

Oil leaks around gearbox area.

Rear suspension sitts lower than front.

Slight play in off side front lower ball joint.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 78,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Near side front tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,149 miles

Both front brake disks slightly pitted on faces.

Both front brake pads wearing low and wear wires not connected.

Both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges.

Off side front tyre worn close to limit on inside edge.

Rear disks slightly pitted and wearing thin.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 75,280 miles

see vt32 351258866033

Fail 9 Mar 2006 75,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

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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DLT 812J is a 1971 Rover P6 in Green with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLT 812J, 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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DLT 812J is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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