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GDP 185L

1972 Rover P6

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,146 mi
Last recorded8,146 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1972 Rover P653,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDP 185L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 8,146 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 May 2012 8,143 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 May 2011 7,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 6,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 5,378 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 4,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,223 miles

Both rear crossmember bushes perished

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Drivers seatbelt frayed

Headlights are quite poor, suspect bad earth

OSF steering link ball joint rubber perished

Smoke from dash when indicators were used.

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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GDP 185L is a 1972 Rover P6 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 53,307 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 GDP 185L, 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 54 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDP 185L registered?

GDP 185L is a 1972 Rover P6, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is GDP 185L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDP 185L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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