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EFK 577G

1968 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,952 mi
Last recorded77,952 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1968 Rover P568,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFK 577G
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,952 miles

Oil leak

number plates starting to fade

Fail 15 Nov 2007 77,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

number plates starting to fade

Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2006 75,008 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EFK 577G is a 1968 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 68,242 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 EFK 577G, 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 58 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFK 577G?

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What year was EFK 577G registered?

EFK 577G is a 1968 Rover P5, first registered on 29 November 1968.

Is EFK 577G safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFK 577G shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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