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LYG 280K

1972 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYG 280K
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) various joints ()

corrosion too undercarriage and various componats, but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,586 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 63,584 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,019 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,952 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,711 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 61,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 61,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 61,113 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LYG 280K is a 1972 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,687 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 LYG 280K, 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 54 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 LYG 280K registered?

LYG 280K is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 14 October 1972.

Is LYG 280K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYG 280K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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