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LYL 757D

1966 Rover P5

Maroon Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,701 mi
Last recorded58,701 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1966 Rover P558,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 757D
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1966
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,701 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front body mount is in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in the rear valance

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,720 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,460 miles

both rear jacking points corroded

both the o/s backing sill and the n/s outer sills feel thin to the touch. (corrosion issue)

n/s washer jet inop

slight play in the centre prop uj

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,668 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,765 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,739 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower suspension ball joint rubber †boots insecure

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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LYL 757D is a 1966 Rover P5 in Maroon with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1966 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 58,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYL 757D, 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 60 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYL 757D registered?

LYL 757D is a 1966 Rover P5, first registered on 3 June 1966.

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