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FKJ 491V

1979 Rover P5

White Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 491V
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,751 miles

corrosion starting to appear to n/s outer sill

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,286 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,492 miles

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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FKJ 491V is a 1979 Rover P5 in White with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKJ 491V, 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 47 years old, this Rover P5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FKJ 491V?

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What year was FKJ 491V registered?

FKJ 491V is a 1979 Rover P5, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FKJ 491V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 491V shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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