MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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play nearside steering idler
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Front and rear brake disks worn and pitted.
Oil leaks around gearbox area.
Slight play in front suspension steering joints.
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.
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)
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.
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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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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