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LAR 395H

1969 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,308 mi
Last recorded82,308 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1969 Rover P562,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAR 395H
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,378 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,364 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 80,342 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,077 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

underneath vehicle has been undersealed and welded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,584 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

underside of vehicle has been welded and undersealed assessed as best as possible

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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LAR 395H is a 1969 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 LAR 395H, 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 57 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 LAR 395H registered?

LAR 395H is a 1969 Rover P5, first registered on 1 June 1969.

Is LAR 395H safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAR 395H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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