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GYL 15J

1971 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,459 mi
Last recorded74,459 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Rover P574,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYL 15J
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 74,459 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 74,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,858 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 73,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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GYL 15J is a 1971 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 74,158 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 GYL 15J, 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 55 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 GYL 15J registered?

GYL 15J is a 1971 Rover P5, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is GYL 15J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYL 15J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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