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PGU 973K

1971 Rover P6

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,723 mi
Last recorded60,723 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 973K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,723 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,034 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,138 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,005 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 47,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,489 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 37,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cover sills on sills attached by screws and slightly corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,961 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slihtly out of shape

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

outer sills have covers screwed on to them

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,753 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,749 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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PGU 973K is a 1971 Rover P6 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGU 973K, 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 55 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGU 973K registered?

PGU 973K is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is PGU 973K safe to buy?

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