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RMB 688L

1973 Rover P6

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,272 mi
Last recorded42,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover P667,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMB 688L
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,272 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 42,272 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,039 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 42,039 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 May 2015 41,791 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 41,791 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 41,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,414 miles

slight bind n/s/r and o/s/fr brakes age cracks all tyres

Pass 16 May 2012 41,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,348 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

blades poor

tyres cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,063 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,057 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,603 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 40,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RMB 688L is a 1973 Rover P6 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,742 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 RMB 688L, 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 53 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMB 688L registered?

RMB 688L is a 1973 Rover P6, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is RMB 688L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMB 688L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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