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LVC 836P

1975 Rover P6

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Rover P667,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVC 836P
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,958 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 86,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,876 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,000 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 83,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,895 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 80,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,781 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,418 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,418 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,253 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,253 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,825 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,725 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,704 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,592 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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LVC 836P is a 1975 Rover P6 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LVC 836P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LVC 836P?

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What year was LVC 836P registered?

LVC 836P is a 1975 Rover P6, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is LVC 836P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVC 836P shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVC 836P have outstanding finance?

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