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FRA 648L

1973 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,253 mi
Last recorded86,253 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover P561,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 648L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,961 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 85,408 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 85,408 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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FRA 648L is a 1973 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,902 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 FRA 648L, 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 53 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRA 648L registered?

FRA 648L is a 1973 Rover P5, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is FRA 648L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRA 648L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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