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GVE 785N

1975 Rover P6

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,267 mi
Last recorded97,267 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1975 Rover P667,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVE 785N
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,286 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 92,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 91,627 miles

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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GVE 785N is a 1975 Rover P6 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVE 785N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVE 785N registered?

GVE 785N is a 1975 Rover P6, first registered on 17 February 1975.

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The MOT history for GVE 785N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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