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RRU 818N

1974 Rover P6

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

8,720 mi
Last recorded8,720 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Rover P653,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRU 818N
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 8,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 8,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 8,548 miles

Chipped windscreen

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AS marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Metal brake pipe is corroded .

Fail 30 Mar 2023 8,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chipped windscreen

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AS marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Metal brake pipe is corroded .

Pass 4 Apr 2022 8,507 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One Centre Box Ring Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering Rod Side Assy Ball Joint Dust Cover Split

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 8,474 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 8,474 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 8,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 8,403 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 8,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 8,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,943 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 5,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 5,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 4,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 3,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 3,128 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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RRU 818N is a 1974 Rover P6 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1974 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 53,556 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 RRU 818N, 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 52 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 RRU 818N registered?

RRU 818N is a 1974 Rover P6, first registered on 5 August 1974.

Is RRU 818N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRU 818N shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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