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FRB 68L

1973 Rover P5

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,562 mi
Last recorded63,562 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Rover P561,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 68L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,562 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 63,562 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,562 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 63,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,203 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

dampness on fuel tap

oil leak

wear n/s/f shocker bottom bush

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,035 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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FRB 68L is a 1973 Rover P5 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FRB 68L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRB 68L registered?

FRB 68L is a 1973 Rover P5, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is FRB 68L safe to buy?

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