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OPO 789E

1967 Rover P5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,484 mi
Last recorded48,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1967 Rover P547,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 789E
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 48,484 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 48,371 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 48,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 48,136 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 48,090 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 47,943 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 47,849 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,705 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 47,636 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 47,512 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,410 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 47,406 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,227 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 46,659 miles

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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OPO 789E is a 1967 Rover P5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1967 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 47,798 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 OPO 789E, 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 59 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPO 789E?

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What year was OPO 789E registered?

OPO 789E is a 1967 Rover P5, first registered on 1 January 1967.

Is OPO 789E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPO 789E shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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