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KUV 499K

1971 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,016 mi
Last recorded34,016 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 499K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 31,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 29,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 25,814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,445 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,794 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,661 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,076 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,460 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight noise from rear differential

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 24 May 2013 18,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight noise from rear differential

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 25 May 2012 15,672 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,995 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,580 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,658 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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KUV 499K is a 1971 Rover P6 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1971 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,591 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 KUV 499K, 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 55 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 KUV 499K registered?

KUV 499K is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is KUV 499K safe to buy?

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