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SRR 734L

1973 Rover P5

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,891 mi
Last recorded17,891 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Rover P561,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 734L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 17,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 17,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 17,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 17,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 16,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,462 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 14,461 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 14,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,704 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 12,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,957 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 11,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,820 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 10,820 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,571 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 10,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,289 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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SRR 734L is a 1973 Rover P5 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,902 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 SRR 734L, 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 53 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRR 734L registered?

SRR 734L is a 1973 Rover P5, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SRR 734L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 734L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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