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GCC 863N

1975 Rover P6

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,481 mi
Last recorded88,481 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1975 Rover P667,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCC 863N
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,477 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front seatbelts retract but do not lock when pulled

mid box rubbers split

rear torque tube rubber split

some play in steering system

Fail 19 Apr 2013 86,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front seatbelts retract but do not lock when pulled

mid box rubbers split

rear torque tube rubber split

some play in steering system

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,701 miles

N/S/F Floorpan is rusty and holed but not within 30 cm of steering suspension or seat belt mounts.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 85,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F Floorpan is rusty and holed but not within 30 cm of steering suspension or seat belt mounts.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,145 miles

EXCESSIVE CORROSION;N/S/F FLOOR<OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA.>

Fail 14 Feb 2011 84,145 miles

EXCESSIVE CORROSION;N/S/F FLOOR<OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA.>

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,853 miles

wear in steering joints,idlers,trunnions,and track rod ends.

Pass 31 May 2008 81,226 miles

MISSING;FRONT BUMPER,N/S/F SEAT,REAR SEATS.PLAY IN TRUNIONS,STEERING IDLERS,AND TOP JOINTS.

Fail 31 May 2008 81,226 miles

MISSING;FRONT BUMPER,N/S/F SEAT,REAR SEATS.PLAY IN TRUNIONS,STEERING IDLERS,AND TOP JOINTS.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 81,226 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Rover P6?

Based on 2,365 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
brake recording little or no effort 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
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GCC 863N is a 1975 Rover P6 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 67,334 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 P6 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCC 863N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P6 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 51 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCC 863N registered?

GCC 863N is a 1975 Rover P6, first registered on 21 March 1975.

Is GCC 863N safe to buy?

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