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EKN 886K

1972 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,872 mi
Last recorded94,872 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKN 886K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,478 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,620 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,135 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,068 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,805 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 89,491 miles

Oil leak

dash lights inop

Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise nearside rear service brake slightly slower to increase and decrease effort than offside.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 87,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise nearside rear service brake slightly slower to increase and decrease effort than offside.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,653 miles

advise tyres cracked on shoulders

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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EKN 886K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1972 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKN 886K, 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 54 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKN 886K registered?

EKN 886K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 20 June 1972.

Is EKN 886K safe to buy?

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