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HLX 672N

1975 Rover P6

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

14,478 mi
Last recorded14,478 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1975 Rover P667,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLX 672N
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,478 miles

General oil leaks

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 14,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General oil leaks

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower tow anchorage point slightly pulled from floor pan. Corrosion at offside rear bumper mounting/rear boot floor

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe to manifold. one fixing nut missing (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 12,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower tow anchorage point slightly pulled from floor pan. Corrosion at offside rear bumper mounting/rear boot floor

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe to manifold. one fixing nut missing (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 11,604 miles

Front both tyres showing radial cracking to sidewalls

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe /manifold slight leak (7.1.2)

both rear tow eyes half detached from rear floor

poor welding repairs in various places outside prescribed areas

Fail 24 May 2016 11,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired front inner sill within 30cm of seat belt anchorage. (5.2.6)

Front both tyres showing radial cracking to sidewalls

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside front brake has slight binding

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe /manifold slight leak (7.1.2)

both rear tow eyes half detached from rear floor

centre rear exhaust fouling on rear diff pinion extension tube.

offside rear brake showing less effort on park brake and service brake than nearside

poor welding repairs in various places outside prescribed areas

Fail 9 Aug 2010 11,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Close to excessive play in nearside steering idler arm

Gear selector cable fouling front to rear brake pipe

Offside and nearside bulkhead corroded

Offside front inner wing seam corroded

Offside rear flexable brake hose ferrule corroded

Play innearside draglink end ball joint

Slight blow from offside exhaust downpipe

Fail 27 Mar 2010 11,503 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 10,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,372 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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HLX 672N is a 1975 Rover P6 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 HLX 672N, 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 HLX 672N registered?

HLX 672N is a 1975 Rover P6, first registered on 25 March 1975.

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