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FPU 451B

1964 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,399 mi
Last recorded79,399 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1964 Rover P541,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPU 451B
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,066 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,009 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FPU 451B is a 1964 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,710 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 FPU 451B, 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 62 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 FPU 451B?

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What year was FPU 451B registered?

FPU 451B is a 1964 Rover P5, first registered on 1 January 1964.

Is FPU 451B safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPU 451B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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