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SXC 212J

1971 Rover P6

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,449 mi
Last recorded105,449 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2005
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXC 212J
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2005 105,449 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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SXC 212J is a 1971 Rover P6 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SXC 212J, 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

How do I check the history of SXC 212J?

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What year was SXC 212J registered?

SXC 212J is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is SXC 212J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXC 212J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SXC 212J have outstanding finance?

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