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TRC 358L

1973 Rover P5

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,777 mi
Last recorded26,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover P561,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRC 358L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 26,777 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 25,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 23,948 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 23,947 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,412 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,049 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,342 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 7,036 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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TRC 358L is a 1973 Rover P5 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TRC 358L, 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 TRC 358L registered?

TRC 358L is a 1973 Rover P5, first registered on 16 May 1973.

Is TRC 358L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRC 358L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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