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HJF 681D

1966 Rover P5

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,530 mi
Last recorded74,530 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1966 Rover P558,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJF 681D
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,530 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,797 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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HJF 681D is a 1966 Rover P5 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1966 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 58,194 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 HJF 681D, 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 60 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 HJF 681D registered?

HJF 681D is a 1966 Rover P5, first registered on 2 August 1966.

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The MOT history for HJF 681D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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